Taxonomic notes on the genus Pseudodynerus (Hymenoptera, Vespidae, Eumeninae)

Abstract

The differences between Pseudodynerus auratoides (Bertoni, 1918) and Pseudodynerus serratus (Fox, 1902) are established. Lectotypes of Stenodynerus mondaiensis Bertoni, 1918 and Stenodynerus auratoides Bertoni, 1918 are designated. Pseudodynerus penicillatus (Zavattari, 1912) is redescribed and newly raised from synonymy under P. serratus (Fox, 1902).As diferenças entre Pseudodynerus auratoides (Bertoni, 1918) e Pseudodynerus serratus (Fox, 1902) são estabelecidas. Lectótipos são designados para Stenodynerus mondaiensis Bertoni, 1918 e Stenodynerus auratoides Bertoni, 1918. Pseudodynerus penicillatus (Zavattari, 1912) é redescrita e revalidada.