The genus Pentapria Kieffer, 1905 is newly reported from China （Yunnan） and from the Oriental Region. A new species, Pentapria sinica sp. nov., is described and illustrated. An identification key to this new species and other similar species from the Palaearctic region is provided. Type specimens are deposited in the Hymenoptera Collection of South China Agricultural University （SCAU）, Guangzhou.
