Esagonatopus
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Esagonatopus niger
Esagonatopus niger is a species of dryinid wasp in the family Dryinidae, an aculeate hymenopteran group. Dryinidae are parasitoid wasps known for their distinctive morphology, including chelate (pincer-like) forelegs in females used to capture hosts. The genus Esagonatopus belongs to this family of solitary wasps that develop as parasitoids of Hemiptera, particularly leafhoppers and planthoppers. The species epithet 'niger' refers to its black coloration.