Taxonomy and Species Diversity

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

New Zealand, known for its unique biodiversity, is home to many endemic species, including parasitoid wasps. These insects play a key role in maintaining ecosystems by controlling populations of other […]