Diversity of Aulacidae (Hymenoptera: Evanioidea) in the oceanic Ogasawara Islands (Japan), with description of a new species from Anijima Island

A new species of Aulacidae parasitoid, Pristaulacus anijimensis, has been identified from Anijima Island in the Ogasawara Islands, marking a significant contribution to the region's biodiversity. This discovery highlights the unique faunal composition of the islands, where P. boninensis is widely distributed, while P. anijimensis is restricted to Anijima. The study also warns that the recent introduction of green anoles (Anolis carolinensis) poses a conservation threat to these species, potentially altering their status in the near future. Detailed morphological descriptions and an updated key for Japanese Aulacidae were provided, offering valuable taxonomic insights for researchers.

WATANABE, K., KONISHI, K., & TURRISI, G. F. (2013). Diversity of Aulacidae (Hymenoptera: Evanioidea) in the oceanic Ogasawara Islands (Japan), with description of a new species from Anijima Island Zootaxa, 3736(2), 187. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3736.2.6