About Spilomena malabarica:
- It is a new species of aphid wasp that hunts plant pests.
- It was discovered in the Kozhikode district of Kerala.
- The scientists chose the specific name malabarica in honour of the historic Malabar region of Kerala, where the type specimen was collected.
- It stands out from its closest relatives due to a specific wing pattern.
- It possesses only a single submarginal cell, a distinct enclosed area formed by veins on its front wing.
