Liosphex varius

Townes, 1977

Liosphex varius is a of in the Rhopalosomatidae, originally described by Townes in 1977. The original description was based on a heterogeneous type series containing specimens from different species, necessitating a redescription with new diagnostic characters. This species belongs to a small of solitary wasps that are poorly known biologically.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Liosphex varius: //liːˈɒsfɛks ˈvɛəriəs//

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Identification

Distinguished from other Liosphex by diagnostic characters established in the 2010 revision, though specific morphological details are not provided in available sources. The species was subject to redescription due to taxonomic confusion in the original type series.

Distribution

Recorded from Brazil (Rio de Janeiro and Santa Catarina states) based on GBIF distribution records.

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