Three Species of _Heteroperreyia_ (Hymenoptera: Pergidae) Feeding on Brazilian Peppertrees, _Schinus_ spp. (Anacardiaceae), Including a New Species

Abstract

Three species of the sawfly genus Heteroperreyia Schrottky are now known to feed on Schinus spp. (Anacardiaceae): H. jorgenseni (Jörgensen), H. hubrichi Malaise, and H. kava Smith, n. sp. All occur from southeastern Brazil to northeastern Argentina. The species separation is supported by the description, illustrations, and genetic differences included here.