Betyla thegalea
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| Betyla thegalea | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Diapriidae |
| Genus: | Betyla |
| Species: | B. thegalea |
| Binomial name | |
| Betyla thegalea | |
Betyla thegalea is a species of diapriid wasp found in New Zealand.[2][1]
This species was first described in 1988 by Ian D. Naumann,[1] (from female specimens only) found in leaf litter at altitudes higher than 600 m.[3] The species epithet, thegalea (Greek- "pointed") 'refers to the shape of the gaster'.[3]
The females are a reddish brown to reddish orange. The legs are a reddish orange to yellow. The setae are silver.[3]'
This wasp is endemic to New Zealand.[2]
