Mexican species of Labena Cresson (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae) with description of a new species

Abstract

Nine species of the genus Labena Cresson are recorded from Mexico. One species, Labena acerba sp. n., is described as new. Two species, L. eremica Gauld and L. marginata Szepl., are recorded from Mexico for the first time. New data on distribution of Labena in Mexico are provided. A key to Mexican species of Labena is given.