A phylogenetic approach to the Neotropical social wasp genus <i>Leipomeles</i> Mobius, 1856 (Vespidae: Epiponini), with a new identification key

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A phylogenetic approach to the Neotropical social wasp genus Leipomeles Mobius, 1856 (Vespidae: Epiponini), with a new identification key

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Author(s):	Somavilla, Alexandre ; Vieira, Gabriel Santos ; Andena, Sergio Ricardo ; Noll, Fernando Barbosa ; Carpenter, James M. Total Authors: 5
Document type:	Journal article
Source:	American Museum Novitates; v. N/A, n. 4006, p. 12-pg., 2023-12-19.
Abstract
Leipomeles Mobius, 1856, is a neotropical genus of swarm-founding wasps extending from Costa Rica to the middle of Brazil, with four species described. A combined phylogenetic analysis using female and male morphology, and nest architecture was performed with the program TNT. Leipomeles is supported as monophyletic with the following relationships among species: (L. pusilla + L. albogrisea) + (L. spilogaster + L. dorsata). A new identification key for the genus is also presented. (AU)

FAPESP's process:	19/09215-6 - Countering the taxonomic impediment of aculeate wasps: micro- and macroregional visions of the neotropical fauna
Grantee:	Fernando Barbosa Noll
Support Opportunities:	BIOTA-FAPESP Program - Thematic Grants