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References
- ↑ Belokobylskij, S.A.; Tobias, V.I. (2007) Alysiinae. (in Russian), In: A.S. Lelej (ed.) 'Key to the insects of Russia Far East. Vol.IV. Neuropteroidea, Mecoptera, Hymenoptera. Pt 5.' Vladivostok: Dalnauka. 1052 pp. pp.9-133.