Extending Afrotropical endemism: two species of Epitranus Walker, 1832 (Hymenoptera: Chalcididae) in the Palaearctic region
Résumé
Epitranus hamoni (Risbec) andEpitranus torymoides(Risbec), initially described from the Afrotropical region, are recorded for the first time from Iran in the Western Palaearctic. These species were collected using Malaise traps in the south of Iran. A key to three species ofEpitranusknown from Iran is provided. The female ofE. hamoniis described and a short diagnose is provided forE. torymoides. The presence of Afrotropical Chalcididae in Iran and in the Palaearctic region are discussed.