New Zealand, with its unique flora and fauna, is an interesting site for studying evolutionary processes occurring in isolated ecosystems. Among the many species that have adapted to local conditions, […]
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To most people, parasitic wasps are invisible. Their life cycle is quite remarkable, but they remain almost unknown outside the world of Hymenoptera, the entomologists who study wasps, as well […]
Read MoreVariety of wasps
Parasitoid wasps seem to be more diverse than expected. Beetles have long been the “official” insect order with the largest number of species. However, the Hymenoptera (wasps, bees, sawflies and […]
Read MoreLife history and habits
The exact appearance of parasitoid wasps depends on the species. Most are extremely small (1 to 10 mm) and have brown or black bodies with long, thin antennae. However, some […]
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