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New to nature No 63: Dalara garuda
A fearsome giant ‘warrior wasp’ discovered in a tropical forest in Indonesia uses its huge jaws to grab hold of its mateLynn Kimsey, director of the Bohart Museum of Entomology at the University of California in Davis, has discovered a 2.5in wasp that has jaws longer than its front legs and a particularly fierce appearance. The description of the species is not yet published so its scientific name is not official, but Kimsey will name it Garuda, after the national symbol of Indonesia – a mythological, part-human, part-eagle warrior that has wide wings, great speed and superb fighting skills.
published date:Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:04:10 GMT