Abstract
Allobethylus biconcavus sp. nov. from Australia is described and illustrated. This species is easily recognized by having the lateral margins of propodeal disc strongly emarginate medially. Additionally notes on A. virginianus Evans, 1964 are provided. A key to the seven world species of Allobethylus also is provided.References
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