Kulcania
Benson, 1935
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1Kulcania is a of parasitic in the Orussidae, established by Benson in 1935. The genus is currently listed as doubtful in taxonomic databases, indicating uncertainty about its validity or distinctness from related genera. Members of Orussidae, commonly called parasitic wood wasps, are unusual among Hymenoptera as they are of wood-boring larvae rather than other wasps or bees.
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How to pronounce Kulcania: /kʊlˈkeɪniə/
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Taxonomic status
The Kulcania is marked as 'DOUBTFUL' in GBIF, suggesting it may be a synonym of another orussid genus or that its diagnostic features are insufficiently established. Benson's 1935 original description would require examination to assess validity.
Family context
Orussidae is a small of approximately 85 extant worldwide. These are morphologically distinctive, with females possessing a long, slender ovipositor used to penetrate wood and reach larvae .