A new Latuspina Monzen oak gallwasp species from Taiwan (Hymenoptera: Cynipidae: Cynipini)

A new species of oak gallwasp, Latuspina manmiaoyangae sp. nov., is described in Taiwan. The species induces leaf galls on Quercus variabilis (Fagaceae). Data on the diagnosis, distribution, and biology of the new species are given. This is the second known Latuspina species.

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► We described a new oak gallwasp species of the genus, Latuspina Monzen.
► The species named as Latuspina manmioyangae Melika & Tang, new species.
► The new species described herein is the second species of Latuspina Monzen.
► Latuspina spp. have the tri-froked prominent part of ventral spine of hypopygium.
► Only Latuspina spp. have tri-froked prominent part of ventral spine of hypopygium.