Myrmosinae
Myrmosinae is a of () within the order . The group was historically considered primarily Holarctic in distribution, with limited representation in the Oriental Region. Recent taxonomic work has documented three new from Thailand and Vietnam, extending the known range southeastward and establishing the first Oriental records for the Krombeinella. The subfamily is characterized by morphological features distinguishing it from other Mutillidae, with keys available for Old World genus identification.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Myrmosinae: /mɪərməˈsaɪniː/
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Identification
Myrmosinae can be distinguished from other by morphological characters used in the provided keys to Old World . Males of Kudakrumia and Krombeinella can be identified using the specific keys provided in recent taxonomic literature. The subfamily is characterized by features typical of , though specific diagnostic traits for Myrmosinae as a whole are not detailed in available sources.
Distribution
Primarily Holarctic distribution with five previously documented from the Oriental Region. New records from Thailand and Vietnam represent the southeasternmost known distribution for the . The Krombeinella has been newly recorded from the Oriental region based on specimens from Vietnam.
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Taxonomic Documentation
Recent taxonomic work has significantly expanded the known geographic range of Myrmosinae. The was previously understood to be generally restricted to the Holarctic, with only five known from the Oriental Region. The discovery of Kudakrumia malaenglek, Kudakrumia loaibonho, and Krombeinella brothersi from Thailand and Vietnam represents a substantial range extension. Keys to Old World and to males of Kudakrumia and Krombeinella are available in the primary literature.