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New Wasp species

June 1 , 2019 2135 days 959 0
  • Scientists have recently identified a new species of wasp from the genus in Goa.
  • It was collected in the Western Ghats forests from Cotigao Wildlife sanctuary which is located in Southern Goa.
  • It is named as “Kudakrumia rangnekari” after Parag Rangnekar, a Goa-based researcher.
  • He has recorded 220 species of Butterflies in Western Ghats region of which 13 species had not been spotted earlier.
  • Wasps are proficient at controlling pest populations and thus are deployed to protect crops.

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