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Attenboroughnculus tau is a newly discovered genus and species of parasitic ichneumon wasp, measuring 3.5mm long. Discovered from a specimen collected in Chile in 1983, it was formally described in 2026 by researchers at the Natural History Museum, London. The wasp was named in honor of Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday and is notable for a distinctive T-shaped marking on its abdomen.
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David Attenborough 100th Birthday: Legacy, Tributes & New Wasp
Celebrate Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday with a deep dive into his legacy, the new Attenboroughnculus tau wasp, and his 100-year impact on science.