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Oxyserphus narendrani

Sept. 23, 2026

Researchers discovered the tiny insect in Dibru-Saikhowa National Park and named it Oxyserphus narendrani.

About Oxyserphus narendrani:

  • It is a new species of parasitic wasp discovered in Dibru-Saikhowa National Park Assam.
  • The members of the Oxyserphus genus are incredibly rare in insect collections globally and are typically only found in high-altitude areas.

Key Facts about Dibru-Saikhowa National Park

  • Location: It is located in the Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts of Assam.
    • It was originally created to help conserve the habitat of the rare white-winged wood duck.
  • Rivers: The Park is bounded by the Brahmaputra and Lohit Rivers in the north and Dibru River in the south.
  • Vegetation: It mainly consists of moist mixed semi-evergreen forests, moist mixed deciduous forests, canebrakes and grasslands. It is the largest salix swamp forest in north-eastern India.
  • Climate: It has a tropical monsoon climate with a hot and wet summer and cool and usually dry winter. 
  • Flora: It mainly consists of Hollong, Nahor, Simul, Sissoo, Khair, and Jamun are commonly found.
  • Fauna: Asian Elephant, Wild Water Buffalo, Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Fishing Cat, Jungle Cat, Hog Deer, Sambar Deer, and Barking Deer are commonly found.

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