Maximilian Fischer (Direktor Der 2. Zoolog. Abt. AM; Naturhistorischen Museum; A-1014 Wien, Burgring 7, AUSTRIA).

Current projects: Emendation to the revision of the Opiinae of the Old World (Braconidae). Opiinae-fauna of Finland (together with M. Koponen). Opiinae-fauna of Turkey (perhaps together with A. Beyarslan). Revisionary studies on Old World Alysiinae. Revisionary studies on Calyptus and related groups by Peter Stadlhofer.

Requests for help or cooperation: Dr. Fischer would like to obtain information on collections of Old World Alysiinae (identified or not). Presumably he would like to borrow them for his revisionary studies. Dr. Fischer would also like to know if anyone has any ideas (published or not) for the function and evolution of the cyclostome condition found in many Braconidae. Also the function of the carapace found in many and diverse groups of Braconidae.

Museum notes: Dr. Fischer has indicated that his museum may have limited funds to purchase collections of Braconidae. Please let him know if you have anything to offer.