Boharticus
Grissell, 1983
Boharticus is a of chalcidoid wasps in the Pteromalidae, established by Grissell in 1983. These are small , typical of the superfamily Chalcidoidea, with that remains poorly documented. The genus is rarely encountered in field collections and is represented by few observations in public databases.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Boharticus: /boʊˈhɑrtɪkəs/
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Identification
Members of Boharticus can be distinguished from related pteromaline by the combination of features established in the original description: with five funicular segments, mesoscutum with complete notauli, and propodeum with distinct plicae. The genus is named in honor of the hymenopterist Richard M. Bohart.
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Taxonomic history
The was erected by Eric E. Grissell in 1983 to accommodate previously misplaced in other pteromaline genera. The type species is Boharticus nigriflagellum Grissell, 1983.
Data scarcity
As of 2024, GBIF records and iNaturalist observations for Boharticus remain extremely limited (fewer than 10 documented observations), reflecting either genuine rarity or undercollection due to small size and specialized requirements typical of many chalcidoid wasps.