A new genus and species named 'Indopria Angulata' of parasitoid wasp has been discovered by a team of researchers at the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Kolkata.

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A new genus and species named 'Indopria Angulata' of parasitoid wasp has been discovered by a team of researchers at the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Kolkata. This discovery expands the knowledge of the local insect fauna and highlights the importance of continued research efforts to document and classify species within this diverse group of insects. Additionally, the identification of Indopria angulata provides valuable insights into the evolutionary relationships and ecological roles of parasitoid wasps in their respective ecosystems. Named Indopria, with ‘Indo’ representing India and ‘pria’ from Latin meaning ‘little wasp’.


     

     

     

 

     


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