Abstract
Embolemus brachypterus sp. nov. and E. micropterus sp. nov. (Hymenoptera: Chrysidoidea: Embolemidae) are described from Kachin (Myanmar) amber. They are the first females of Embolemus known from Kachin amber. The new species are characterized by the reduced wings. A key to the females of Embolemus from Kachin amber is presented.
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