Khamul (wasp) explained

Khamul is a genus of chalcid wasps known containing four species in Central and South America. The body and head is black, while the legs and antennae are brown individuals measure 3.3– in body length.^[1]

The name Khamûl is taken from a villain in J.R.R. Tolkien's novel The Lord of the Rings.

Species

• Khamul erwini is known from Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador and Brazil
• Khamul gothmogi is known from Ecuador and Peru
• Khamul lanceolatus is known from Costa Rica, Mexico, and Peru
• Khamul tolkeini is known from Ecuador and Peru.

Notes and References

1. Gates. M. W.. 2008. Description of Khamul, gen. n.(Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea: Eurytomidae), with a hypothesis of its phylogenetic placement. Zootaxa. 1898. 1–33.