Malagopsis doggeri

Malagopsis doggeri has no common name, which is true of more than 90% of insect species.

Malagopsis doggeri is just one of hundreds of thousands of parasitic wasps, and despite its bright coloration and relatively large size, it was only discovered in 2003. The species was named after the senior authors pet dog.

The image above is of the only known specimen, the holotype, which was collected in Kibale Forest National Park in Western Uganda in August 2003.

Species detail

Morphology and evolution

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Biology

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Habitat and distribution

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Conservation

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References

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