New Parasitic Wasp Discovered in Chandigarh

A new species of parasitic wasp named Losgna occidentalis was recently discovered in Chandigarh—the first formal insect species description from the city.

  • The species belongs to the Ichneumonidae family (Darwin wasps), known for laying eggs on other arthropod hosts.
  • It was rediscovered after nearly six decades, with the genus Losgna last recorded in India in 1965, and only preserved in old British-era collections in London, Oxford, and Munich.
  • The name occidentalis reflects the westernmost sighting of the genus, previously known only from northeast India and Southeast Asia.
  • Researchers highlight the find as a testament to India’s hidden biodiversity, and call ....
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