Cameron-1907
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Paratiphia texana
Paratiphia texana is a species of wasp in the family Tiphiidae, first described by Cameron in 1907. The genus Paratiphia comprises parasitic wasps within the Aculeata, a group characterized by stingers derived from modified ovipositors. Like other tiphiid wasps, this species likely functions as a parasitoid, though specific host associations remain poorly documented. The species epithet 'texana' suggests a connection to Texas, possibly indicating the type locality or primary region of occurrence.