Polypeza

Förster, 1856

Polypeza is a of small parasitic in the Diapriidae, first described by Förster in 1856. These insects belong to the order Hymenoptera and are part of a family known for parasitizing fly pupae. The genus is recorded from Scandinavia, with observations in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Very little is known about the of Polypeza due to its rarity and the scarcity of records.

Polypeza pergandei by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Polypeza pergandei by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Polypeza pergandei by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Polypeza: /pɒˈlɪpiːzə/

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Distribution

Denmark, Norway, Sweden. Records are sparse and the appears to be restricted to Scandinavia based on available data.

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