Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny

First record of the subfamily Eucerotinae (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) from the mainland Afrotropics, with a description of a new species

The paper reports the first record of the Eucerotinae subfamily in mainland Afrotropics and describes a new species from Uganda and Cameroon.

Guardians of the canopy: two new turtle ant species (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Cephalotes), from Ecuador Choco and Amazonia, revealed by morphology and DNA barcoding

The paper describes two new turtle ant species from Ecuador using morphology and DNA barcoding, expands the known diversity of the genus, and highlights conservation concerns.

Progress in the molecular Phylogeny of Cotesia acuminata and C. melitaearum cryptic species complexes

This study reconstructs the phylogeny of Cotesia wasps parasitizing Melitaeini butterflies, revealing polyphyletic origins and clarifying cryptic species relationships using multi-locus data.

Morphological variations in external genitalia do not explain the interspecific reproductive isolation in Nasonia species complex (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae)

The study investigates whether morphological variations in external genitalia of Nasonia species contribute to reproductive isolation, finding no correlation between genital morphology and female acceptance of heterospecific males.

CODABEILLES: A Reliable Reference Library of COI DNA Barcodes for French Wild Bees Monitoring (Apoidea: Anthophila)

CODABEILLES improves DNA barcode coverage for French wild bees, reaching 94% of species through collaborative efforts, enhancing species identification and pollinator monitoring.

Large-scale genome analyses provide insights into Hymenoptera evolution

This study uses large-scale comparative genomics to analyze 131 Hymenoptera species, revealing genomic patterns and innovations linked to key evolutionary traits.

Level of host concealment shape parasitoid community of microlepidopteran species living on hops

The paper examines how host concealment affects parasitoid communities and parasitism rates in two microlepidopteran species, finding that semi-concealed hosts face higher parasitism than fully concealed ones.

Phylogenomics of Messor harvester ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Stenammini) unravels their biogeographical origin and diversification patterns

This study uses phylogenomic data to show Messor harvester ants originated in the Irano-Indian area 20 Mya and diversified in response to temperature changes.

Do morphologically distinct groups correspond to reproductively isolated species? A case study in Myrmica ants from Switzerland

The study examines whether morphologically distinct Myrmica ant species are reproductively isolated using genetic data, finding high congruence between morphology and genetic lineage.

Phasing in and out of phytophagy: phylogeny and evolution of the family Eurytomidae (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) based on Ultraconserved Elements

This study presents a molecular phylogeny of Eurytomidae wasps using Ultraconserved Elements, revealing multiple instances of secondary phytophagy evolution.

Phylogenomics resolve the systematics and biogeography of the ant tribe Myrmicini and tribal relationships within the hyperdiverse ant subfamily Myrmicinae

This paper uses genome-scale data to resolve the phylogeny of the ant subfamily Myrmicinae, revealing tribal relationships and biogeographic history, with implications for divergence timing and fossil placement.

Phylogenetic and non-phylogenetic patterns in the richness, frequency and composition of links in a herbivore-parasitoid interaction network

The paper analyzes phylogenetic and non-phylogenetic patterns in herbivore-parasitoid interaction networks using Bayesian mixed models.

Multi-dimensionality of tree communities structure host-parasitoid networks and their phylogenetic composition

The paper examines how tree diversity and canopy cover affect host-parasitoid community composition and interaction networks in a subtropical tree biodiversity experiment.

Parasitoid wasp venoms degrade Drosophila imaginal discs for successful parasitism

This study identifies two venom proteins from Asobara japonica that induce imaginal disc degradation in Drosophila, essential for parasitism success.

Evaluating UCE data adequacy and integrating uncertainty in a comprehensive phylogeny of ants

This paper evaluates the adequacy of Ultraconserved Elements (UCE) data and integrates uncertainty in a comprehensive ant phylogeny, revealing the need for more data and better models.

Dating the origin of a viral domestication event in parasitoid wasps attacking Diptera

This study identifies 18 viral genes endogenized in 41 Cynipoidea wasps around 75 million years ago, linking viral domestication to wasp diversification.

Morphology, biology and phylogeny of Xenos gadagkari sp.nov. (Strepsiptera: Xenidae): an endoparasite of Polistes wattii (Hymenoptera: Vespidae).

The paper describes a new Strepsiptera species, Xenos gadagkari, found in the wasp Polistes wattii in India, detailing its morphology, biology, and phylogeny.

Long-read genome assembly of the Japanese parasitic wasp Copidosoma floridanum (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae)

The paper reports the long-read genome assembly of the Japanese strain of Copidosoma floridanum, identifying genomic differences between Japanese and US strains that may underlie caste determination.

Genome of the parasitoid wasp Dinocampus coccinellae reveals extensive duplications, accelerated evolution, and independent origins of thelytokous parthenogeny and solitary behavior

The paper presents the genome of Dinocampus coccinellae, revealing independent origins of thelytokous parthenogenesis and solitary behavior, along with accelerated gene evolution.

Functional insights from the GC-poor genomes of two aphid parasitoids, Aphidius ervi and Lysiphlebus fabarum

The paper presents genome assemblies and analysis of two aphid parasitoid wasps, identifying AT-richness and gene family expansions linked to host interactions and symbiosis.

Genome of the parasitoid wasp Diachasma alloeum, an emerging model for ecological speciation and transitions to asexual reproduction

The paper presents a draft genome assembly of the parasitoid wasp Diachasma alloeum and identifies genomic features related to ecological speciation and asexual reproduction.

Genomic resources for Goniozus legneri, Aleochara bilineata and Paykullia maculata, representing three independent origins of the parasitoid lifestyle in insects

The paper presents draft genome assemblies for three parasitoid insects from non-parasitica lineages, providing genomic resources for comparative studies.

Genome sequence of the wheat stem sawfly, Cephus cinctus, a primitive hymenopteran and wheat pest, illuminates evolution of hymenopteran chemoreceptors

The paper presents the genome of Cephus cinctus, a wheat pest, and analyzes its chemoreceptor evolution, identifying conserved and lineage-specific gene expansions.