Esagonatopus niger
(Fenton)
Esagonatopus niger is a of dryinid in the Dryinidae, an hymenopteran group. Dryinidae are wasps known for their distinctive , including chelate (pincer-like) forelegs in females used to capture . The Esagonatopus belongs to this family of solitary wasps that develop as parasitoids of Hemiptera, particularly leafhoppers and planthoppers. The species epithet 'niger' refers to its black coloration.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Esagonatopus niger: /esəˈɡɒnətəpəs ˈnaɪdʒər/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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