Pristepyris ater
Pristepyris ater is a of in the Bethylidae. The Pristepyris belongs to a group of small, often dark-colored wasps that are parasitoids of various insects, typically beetles and larvae. The specific epithet 'ater' refers to the black coloration characteristic of this species. Bethylid wasps are generally understudied, and detailed biological information for most species remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pristepyris ater: //ˌprɪstəˈpaɪrɪs ˈeɪtər//
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- iNaturalist taxon
- A rare opportunity to do fall insect collecting in western North America | Beetles In The Bush
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