Taxonomic contributions to the genus Charops Holmgren, 1859 (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae), with description of seven new species from Brazil

This study describes the first species of Charops Holmgren, 1859 from Brazil: C. angelicae sp. nov. , C. eduardoi sp. nov. , C. katiae sp. nov. , C. lucianae sp. nov. , C. mariae sp. nov. , C. mucioi sp. nov. and C. terezae sp. nov. An emended diagnosis of this genus is presented, updated with characters observed in Brazilian species; its known geographical distribution is expanded and illustrated in distribution maps. High resolution images and a key for Brazilian species are also provided.