The Ovipositor System of Isostasius (Platygastroidea: Platygastreidae)

The ovipositor of Isostasius species is unique to the Platygastridae family and is characterized by a system of coiled valvulae. This morphological structure acts as a hypodermic needle comprising hollow tubes that facilitate egg-laying. The coiling mechanism assists in oviposition in parasitoid wasps, encouraging egg deposition in isolated larvae with a high degree of precision.

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University of New Hampshire Scholars Repository (University of New Hampshire at Manchester)
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2025-04-01
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Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny
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The Ovipositor System of Isostasius (Platygastroidea: Platygastreidae)

University of New Hampshire Scholars Repository (University of New Hampshire at Manchester)
Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny
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The Ovipositor System of Isostasius (Platygastroidea: Platygastreidae)

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Abstract

The ovipositor of Isostasius species is unique to the Platygastridae family and is characterized by a system of coiled valvulae. This morphological structure acts as a hypodermic needle comprising hollow tubes that facilitate egg-laying. The coiling mechanism assists in oviposition in parasitoid wasps, encouraging egg deposition in isolated larvae with a high degree of precision.

University of New Hampshire Scholars Repository (University of New Hampshire at Manchester)
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Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny
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