Peradenia is the only genus in the family Peradeniidae. Its 2 living species can be found in the temperate forests of Southeastern Australia and Tasmania. A fossil specimen was found in baltic amber, implying the genus once had a broader distribution. While the hosts of the species are unknown they have been collected in association with Eucalyptus stellulata. Adults are active in either autumn or winter.
Body length is 5-10mm. Distinctly club-shaped legs and metasoma, in addition to large compound eyes. Body and legs are a non-metallic black with fine silver hairs.
Taxonomy The name of the genus is derived from two aboriginal words meaning "a club-bearing wasp" in reference to its club-shaped metasoma. Currently there are three species placed with Peradenia:
P. clavipes Naumann & Masner, 1985 †P. galerita Johnson, Musetti & Janzen 2001 P. micranepsia Naumann & Masner, 1985
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