| 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]
