16.9 km 2 is the main island (Lopes and Ulbrich, 2015), and the remaining area is distributed among 20 smaller islands, of which Rata Island is the largest with 0.8 km 2. The archipelago has suffered major ecological disturbances due to several human interventions. In 1737, fortifications were built, and the archipelago was transformed into a penal colony for almost 200 years. During this period, a large part of the native vegetation was devastated while exotic plants and animals were introduced to serve as food (Teixeira et al., 2003; Serafini et al., 2010). The human population in the archipelago increased significantly in 1942 through military occupation (i.e., World War II). Afterwards, significant changes were observed in the archipelago due to: • Several insecticide applications campaigns (i.e., DDT) for mosquito-control; • Wild animal introductions, such as the Teju lizard (Salvator merianae Duméril & Bibron) and the Mocó cavy (Kerodon rupestris Wied-Neuwied); • Release of birds seized in trade fairs and public markets of Recife (i.e., Saffron finch (Sicalis flaveola (Linnaeus)), House Sparrow (Passer domesticus (Linnaeus)), and the White-bellied seedeater (Sporophila leucoptera (Vieillot));

Abstract.Here we present new geographical records for Probethylus callani Richards, 1939 and Probethylus schwarzi Ashmead, 1902 in Brazil.

ABSTRACT. A checklist composed of 105 species of parasitic Hymenoptera, which includes the non-aculeate Apocrita, recorded in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul (MS), Brazil, is presented. A new list, containing 153 genera obtained in recent surveys is also presented; out of these 131 are new records. The major knowledge gaps for these organisms in the State and the prospects for future studies for these organisms are discussed.

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Resumo. A partir de coletas realizadas com armadilhas Malaise em três fragmentos de Caatinga com diferentes níveis de degradação antrópica localizados em Jequié, Bahia, entre abril de 2005 e julho de 2007 foram obtidos 1.087 exemplares de Ichneumonidae, de 17 subfamílias. Constatou-se que ambiente com maior número de exemplares coletados foi o Remanescente de Caatinga (RC) (494 exemplares/45,4% do total), seguido por Agroecossistemas (AE) (399/36,8%) e Borda do Pasto (BP) (194/17,8%). Cremastinae e Cryptinae foram as subfamílias mais numerosas nas áreas estudadas e, conjuntamente, representaram 50,6% do material coletado. A diversidade de subfamílias foi bastante semelhante nas áreas amostradas. Como resultados deste estudo 18 subfamílias e 36 gêneros de Ichneumonidae tem ocorrência registrada para o bioma Caatinga dentre os quais oito subfamílias e 23 gêneros de Ichneumonidae foram registradas para o estado da Bahia. Duas espécies foram identificadas, Neotheronia lineata (Fabricius) (Pimplinae) e Joppocryptus occiputalis (Cresson) (novo registro para Bahia), entretanto, apesar dos esforços, são necessários mais estudos para a melhor compreensão da diversidade dos Ichneumonidae da Caatinga.Fauna of Ichneumonidae (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonoidea) in Caatinga areas of Southwestern Bahia, BrazilAbstract. Between April 2005 and July 2007, 1,087 specimens of Ichneumonidae from 17 subfamilies were obtained from samples performed with Malaise traps in three Caatinga fragments with different levels of anthropogenic degradation located in Jequié, Bahia,  Brazil. It was found that the environment with the largest number of specimens collected was the Caatinga Remnant (CR) (494 specimens / 45.4% of the total), followed by Agroecosystems (AE) (399 / 36.8%) and Pasture Border ( PB) (194 / 17.8%). Cremastinae and Cryptinae were the most numerous subfamilies in the studied areas and together represented 50.6% of the collected material. The diversity of subfamilies was quite similar in the sampled areas. As a result of this study 18 subfamilies and 36 genera of Ichneumonidae have been recorded for the Caatinga biome among which eight subfamilies and 24 genera of Ichneumonidae were recorded for the state of Bahia. Two species were identified, Neotheronia lineata (Fabricius) (Pimplinae) and Joppocryptus occiputalis (Cresson) (new record for Bahia). However, despite efforts, further studies are needed to better understand the diversity of Ichneumonidae fauna in Caatinga biome.

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Article 59 A new phytophagous Bracon Fabricius (Hymenoptera, Braconidae) associated with Protium ovatum Engl. (Burseraceae) fruits from Brazilian savannah Abstract Bracon zuleideae Perioto & Lara sp. nov. (Hymenoptera, Braconidae), a new species of phytophagous braconid associated with fruits of Protium ovatum Engl. (Burseraceae) is described and illustrated. Resumo Bracon zuleideae Perioto & Lara sp. nov. (Hymenoptera, Braconidae), uma nova espécie de braconídeo fitófago associada a frutos de Protium ovatum Engl. (Burseraceae) é descrita e ilustrada.