Platygastridae is a ʻdark taxonʼ, with many genera and species in dire need of professional attention. The taxonomic impediment especially severe the Palearctic Platygastrinae due to abundance names vague concepts. Historical descriptions their associated type material must be examined clarified before further revisionary work can occur. Arnold Förster described 18 Platygastridae, most which re...

Varied floristic works relevant to Kashmir Himalaya were thoroughly examined compile taxonomic contributions of various taxonomists viz. a diversity in gymnosperms this region. Extensive field surveys and standard methods used locate, collect, identify prepare an updated list the target group. A total 25 species belonging 13 genera 6 families 4 orders have been documented from Himalaya. Wild ar...