Two Species of Genus Antrocephalus Kirby (Chalcididae: Chalcidoidea: Hymenoptera): New Records for Province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Abstract

Two new records of genus Antrocephalus Kirby belonging to Family Chalcididae (Chalcidoidea: Hymenoptera) were identified from the collection of 200 specimens collected with insect collection sweep net and Malaise Trap from different ecological zones of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan for two consecutive years in 2012-13. These species were comprised of A. mitys and A. nicus. Diagnostic characters, host record and worldwide distribution of the species are also provided with the description of the species. Key to the species of genus Antrocephalus of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan is also provided along with illustrations of important characters.