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Mesostoinae

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The Mesostoinae is a subfamily of wasps endemic to Australia.It contains four genera:

  • Andesipolis
  • Hydrangeocola
  • Mesostoa
  • Proavga
  • The members of this family display sexual dimorphism, males are brachypterous, which means that they have reduced, non-functional wings. A unique feature of this subfamily is that all the known species are primary gall formers on Banksia.

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    Mesostoinae Wikipedia


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