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Polybia paulista

(Polybia paulista)

Description

Polybia paulista is a species of eusocial wasp occurring in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. According to a September 2015 study, P. paulista produces a venom containing Polybia-MP1, a peptide with potential use as a chemotherapeutic substance.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Hymenoptera
Family:Eumenidae
Genus:Polybia
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