Esagonatopus niger
(Fenton)
Esagonatopus niger is a of in the Dryinidae, an group. Dryinidae are wasps known for their distinctive , including (-like) forelegs in females used to capture . The Esagonatopus belongs to this family of solitary wasps that develop as parasitoids of , particularly and . 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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