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References
- ↑ Buffington, Matthew L (2008). "A revision of Australian Thrasorinae (Hymenoptera: Figitidae) with a description of a new genus and six new species". Australian Journal of Entomology. 47 (3): 203–212. doi:10.1111/j.1440-6055.2008.00647.x. ISSN 1326-6756.
