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Khamul (wasp)

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Khamul is a genus of chalcid wasps known containing four species in Central and South America. The body and head is black, while the legs and antennae are brown individuals measure 3.3–5.3 mm (0.13–0.21 in) in body length.[1]

The name Khamûl is taken from a villain in J.R.R. Tolkien's novel The Lord of the Rings.

Species

  • Khamul erwini[a] is known from Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador and Brazil
  • Khamul gothmogi[b] is known from Ecuador and Peru
  • Khamul lanceolatus[c] is known from Costa Rica, Mexico, and Peru
  • Khamul tolkeini[d] is known from Ecuador and Peru.

Notes

  1. ^ named after entomologist Terry Erwin
  2. ^ named after the fictional demon Gothmog
  3. ^ named for the lance-like mandibles
  4. ^ named after author J. R. R. Tolkien

References

  1. ^ Gates, M. W. (2008). "Description of Khamul, gen. n.(Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea: Eurytomidae), with a hypothesis of its phylogenetic placement". Zootaxa. 1898: 1–33.
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Khamul (wasp): Brief Summary

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Khamul is a genus of chalcid wasps known containing four species in Central and South America. The body and head is black, while the legs and antennae are brown individuals measure 3.3–5.3 mm (0.13–0.21 in) in body length.

The name Khamûl is taken from a villain in J.R.R. Tolkien's novel The Lord of the Rings.

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