Moaxiphia

Moaxiphia
Moaxiphia duniana
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Xiphydriidae
Genus: Moaxiphia
Maa, 1949[1]

Moaxiphia is a genus of wood wasps belonging to the family Xiphydriidae.[1][2] This genus was originally described by Tsing-chao Maa in 1949.[2][3] The type species of this genus is Derecyrta decepta Smith, 1876 by original designation.[3] All species placed within this genus are endemic to New Zealand.[3]

Species

The following species are recognised in the genus Moaxiphia:[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Manaaki Whenua — Landcare Research (12 November 2025). "Moaxiphia". Biota of New Zealand. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
  2. ^ a b T. Maa (1949). "A synopsis of Asiatic Siricoidea with notes on certain exotic and fossil forms". Notes d'Entomologie Chinoise. 13: 22, 29. ISSN 1671-1823. Wikidata Q136758452.
  3. ^ a b c d Ward, D; Goulet, H (2021). Fauna of New Zealand 81: Guide to the sawflies and woodwasps (Hymenoptera, Symphyta) of New Zealand. Landcare Research NZ Ltd. doi:10.7931/j2/fnz.81.