Moaxiphia

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

Species

The following species are recognised in the genus Moaxiphia:

• Moaxiphia decepta <small>(Smith, 1876)</small>
• Moaxiphia duniana <small>(Gourlay, 1927)</small>
• Moaxiphia gourlayi <small>Ward & Goulet, 2011</small>

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