REVISION OF THE WORLD SPECIES OF ARADOPHAGINI (HYMENOPTERA: SCELIONIDAE)

Abstract Seven species of Aradophagini are classified in three genera. Aradophagus Ashmead includes A . fasciatus (USA, Canada, Europe) A . pulchricornis n. sp. (Mexico, USA), and A . microps n. sp. (South India). Ladora n. gen. includes L . brunnea n. sp. (type-species: Morocco, Mallorca, Gambia), L . maura n. sp. (South Africa), and L . trjapitzini n. sp. (Central Asia). Abuko n. gen. with A . sarotes n. sp. (type-species: Gambia). The tribe Aradophagini is redefined and its taxonomic position in the family Scelionidae is discussed. Keys to genera and species of Aradophagini are given.