Argochrysis litura
Bohart, 1982
Argochrysis litura is a of cuckoo wasp in the Chrysididae, described by Bohart in 1982. The Argochrysis belongs to the Chrysidinae, a group of kleptoparasitic that lay in the nests of other wasps or bees. Members of this genus are typically associated with specific species, though detailed biological data for A. litura specifically remain limited in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Argochrysis litura: //ˌɑːrɡoʊˈkraɪsɪs ˈlɪtjʊrə//
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Host Associations
- Unknown - kleptoparasiteChrysididae are obligate kleptoparasites, but specific records for A. litura have not been documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic Note
The name 'litura' has been used in multiple insect , including Spodoptera litura (a major lepidopteran agricultural pest, not a hymenopteran). The provided context sources primarily concern Spodoptera litura and other corn pest , which are unrelated to Argochrysis litura. No specific biological information for Argochrysis litura was found in the provided sources.
Data Limitations
Available sources do not contain -specific information for Argochrysis litura. The GBIF match confirms the name as accepted, but descriptive or ecological literature for this species appears sparse.