Moaxiphia
Genus of wood wasps
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Moaxiphia is a genus of wood wasps belonging to the family Xiphydriidae.[1][2] This genus was originally described by Tsing-chao Maa in 1949.[2][3] The type species of this genus is Derecyrta decepta Smith, 1876 by original designation.[3] All species placed within this genus are endemic to New Zealand.[3]
| Moaxiphia | |
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| Moaxiphia duniana | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Xiphydriidae |
| Genus: | Moaxiphia Maa, 1949[1] |
Species
The following species are recognised in the genus Moaxiphia:[3]
- Moaxiphia decepta (Smith, 1876)
- Moaxiphia duniana (Gourlay, 1927)
- Moaxiphia gourlayi Ward & Goulet, 2011
