The Phylogeny of the Species of the Genus Agelaia Lepeletier, 1836, One of the Basalmost Groups of Epiponini, with Notes on Male Genitalia (Hymenoptera: Vespidae; Polistinae)
Author | : Sergio Ricardo Andena |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2024 |
ISBN-10 | : OCLC:1423050413 |
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Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
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