The Phylogenetic System of the Gayellini (Hymenoptera: Vespidae; Masarinae)

Abstract

The phylogenetic relationships of the gayelline wasps are investigated using cladistic methods. Paragayella is the sister-group of Paramasaris, and is synonymized with that genus. This taxon is the sister-group of Gayella. Cladograms are presented for the species in each genus, along with keys and distributional notes. © 1988, Hindawi Publishing Corporation. All rights reserved.