Betyla thegalea
| Betyla thegalea | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Diapriidae |
| Genus: | Betyla |
| Species: | B. thegalea
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| Binomial name | |
| Betyla thegalea Naumann, 1988[1]
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Betyla thegalea is a species of diapriid wasp found in New Zealand.[2][1]
This species was first described in 1988 by Ian D. Naumann,[1] (from female specimens only) found in leaf litter at altitudes higher than 600 m.[3] The species epithet, thegalea (Greek- "pointed") 'refers to the shape of the gaster'.[3]
The females are a reddish brown to reddish orange. The legs are a reddish orange to yellow. The setae are silver.[3]'
This wasp is endemic to New Zealand.[2]
References
- ^ a b c "Betyla thegalea Naumann, 1988". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ a b "NZOR: Detail - Betyla thegalea Naumann, 1988". NZOR.org.nz. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ a b c Ian D. Naumann (30 December 1988). "Ambositrinae (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Diapriidae)". Fauna of New Zealand. 15. Department of Scientific and Industrial Research: 59–60. doi:10.7931/J2/FNZ.15. ISSN 0111-5383. OCLC 436970413. Wikidata Q45081568.