Khamul (wasp)


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 in body length.
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 BrazilKhamul gothmogi is known from Ecuador and PeruKhamul lanceolatus is known from Costa Rica, Mexico, and Peru Khamul tolkeini is known from Ecuador and Peru.