Chrysidoid-wasp
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Bethylus amoenus
Bethylus amoenus is a species of wasp in the family Bethylidae, a group of parasitoid wasps commonly known as flat wasps. The genus Bethylus is part of the chrysidoid wasp lineage within Hymenoptera. Species in this genus are typically small, compact wasps with reduced wing venation and are known to parasitize the larvae of various insects, particularly beetles. The specific epithet "amoenus" (Latin for "pleasant" or "delightful") suggests this species may have been named for its attractive appearance, though this interpretation is speculative without access to the original description. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases.