Argochrysis inornata
Argochrysis inornata is a of cuckoo wasp in the Chrysididae. Members of the Argochrysis are kleptoparasites that target ground-nesting bees, particularly in the family Anthophoridae. The "inornata" (Latin for "unadorned" or "plain") suggests relatively simple coloration compared to the metallic brilliance typical of many chrysidids.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Argochrysis inornata: /ˌɑrɡoʊˈkraɪsɪs ɪˈnɔrnətə/
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Host Associations
- Anthophoridae - kleptoparasiteground-nesting bees targeted as
Ecological Role
Kleptoparasite of ground-nesting bees; females deposit in nests where larvae consume host provisions and offspring.
Similar Taxa
- Other Argochrysis species-level diagnostic features including body form and associations; specific identification requires examination of sculpturing and color pattern details
- Other Chrysididae generaMetallic coloration and compact body form shared across ; Argochrysis distinguished by specific wing venation and abdominal structure