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Blue-eyed Ensign Wasp
Evania appendigaster
- Worldwide
- 17,273 observations
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About
Evania appendigaster is a species of wasp in the family Evaniidae, the ensign wasps. Its native range is not known, but it likely originated in Asia. Today it occurs throughout the tropics and subtropics and in many temperate regions. It is a parasitoid wasp known for specializing on cockroaches.
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Recent sightings near Lagos
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Mar 24, 2026Ikorodu Road, Ikeja, Lagos, NGObserver: Ramez AtallahView observation from Mar 24, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 30, 2024Oshodi-IsoloObserver: see-youView observation from Sep 30, 2024 on iNaturalist
- Oct 4, 2021Lagos, NigeriaObserver: csojukwuView observation from Oct 4, 2021 on iNaturalist