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Orchid Dupe Wasp

Lissopimpla excelsa

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Hymenoptera ›Family: Ichneumonidae ›Genus: Lissopimpla

About

Lissopimpla excelsa, commonly known as the orchid dupe wasp, is a Wasp of the family Ichneumonidae native to Australia. Although also found in New Zealand it has probably been introduced there. It pollinates all five Australian members of the orchid genus Cryptostylis . The male wasp mistakes the flower parts for a female wasp and attempts to copulate with it. Although the different species can occur together, they appear to inhibit cross-fertilisation and no hybrids are...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Orchid Dupe Wasp?
The scientific name of Orchid Dupe Wasp is Lissopimpla excelsa.
What kingdom does Orchid Dupe Wasp belong to?
Orchid Dupe Wasp belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Orchid Dupe Wasp belong to?
Orchid Dupe Wasp belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Orchid Dupe Wasp belong to?
Orchid Dupe Wasp belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Orchid Dupe Wasp belong to?
Orchid Dupe Wasp belongs to the order Hymenoptera.
What family does Orchid Dupe Wasp belong to?
Orchid Dupe Wasp belongs to the family Ichneumonidae.
What genus does Orchid Dupe Wasp belong to?
Orchid Dupe Wasp belongs to the genus Lissopimpla.