Redescription of Nothoserphus afissae (Watanabe, 1954) (Hymenoptera: Proctotrupidae), a parasitoid wasp of lady beetle

Abstract

This study reports on the morphological variations in Nothoserphus afissae (Watanabe, 1954), which are important for species identification. Neglecting these characteristics could lead to misidentification and an underestimation of species diversity among similar species. In this paper, I provide a redescription and updated diagnosis of N. afissae.