Mikeius

Mikeius is a genus of wasps found in Australia. Species of Mikeius are thought to be associated with hosts that induce galls on Acacia and Eucalyptus species.^[1]

The genus and six species were first described in 2008.^[1] In 2011, several alterations were made to the taxonomy of Mikeius. One new species, M. clavatus, was described, and a new subfamily, Mikeiinae, was erected from Thrasorinae.^[2] M. neumanni was transferred to the new genus Cicatrix and M. schauffi was transferred to the new genus Palmiriella.^[2]

Species

Currently accepted:

• Mikeius berryi Buffington, 2008
• Mikeius clavatus Pujade-Villar & Restrepo-Ortiz, 2011^[2]
• Mikeius gatesi Buffington, 2008
• Mikeius grandawi Buffington, 2008
• Mikeius hartigi Buffington, 2008

Formerly accepted:^[2]

• Mikeius neumanni Buffington, 2008, now Palmiriella neumanni
• Mikeius schauffi Buffington, 2008, now Cicatrix schauffi

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