Two new parasitoid wasp species, Troporhogas rogerfedereri and Troporhogas rafaelnadali, were identified in Thailand by scientists from Chulalongkorn University.
The wasps belong to the Asian group of the genus Troporhogas and have distinct features such as bicolored metasoma, black, white, and orange coloration, and measure around 6 mm in length.
The wasps were named after tennis legends Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, who are considered two of the greatest players of all time.
The larvae of these wasps devour their hosts from the inside, playing a crucial role as parasitoids of other insects.
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