Nesolynx Banabitanae Latest News
A new species of wasp named Nesolynx banabitanae was recently discovered in Salt Lake, West Bengal.
About Nesolynx Banabitanae
- It is a new species of wasp.
- It was found in the lush environs of Central Park, Salt Lake, West Bengal.
- It was named ‘Nesolynx banabitanae' in honour of Banabitan, the local name for Central Park, where the wasp was first identified.Â
- The discovery marks only the seventh wasp species to be identified in India.Â
- It belongs to the Eulophidae family, a group known for its diverse parasitic behaviours.Â
- This particular species is a hyperparasitoid, meaning it parasitises other parasitoid wasps, adding a complex layer to the ecological interactions within its habitat.
- The wasp was found to be a hyperparasitoid of the ichneumonid parasitoid Charops aditya, which itself parasitises caterpillars of the common palmfly and Common castor butterflies.
Source: TOI
Nesolynx Banabitanae FAQs
Q1: Nesolynx banabitanae, recently discovered, belongs to which insect group?
Ans: It is a new species of wasp.
Q2: The new wasp species Nesolynx banabitanae was discovered in which Indian state?
Ans: West Bengal
Q3: What type of parasitoid is Nesolynx banabitanae?
Ans: It is a hyperparasitoid, meaning it parasitises other parasitoid wasps.
