Chrysis angolensis

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Superfamily: Chrysidoidea
Family: Chrysididae
Subfamily: Chrysidinae
Tribe: Chrysidini
Genus: Chrysis
Species: angolensis

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chrysis angolensis: //ˈkrɪsɪs ˌæŋɡəˈlɛnsɪs//

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Summary

Chrysis angolensis is a cuckoo wasp species belonging to the family Chrysididae. It is widely distributed and has been introduced to various regions, including North America and French Polynesia. Known for parasitizing mud dauber nests, particularly those of Sceliphron caementarium, this species plays a significant ecological role as a parasite.

Habitat

Mud dauber nests, especially those of Sceliphron caementarium.

Distribution

Native to the Old World (South-Eastern part of Asia and the Oriental region); adventive and spreading in North America (Canada: BC, ON, QC; US: nearly all states except AK, ND, SD, WY; and Mexico).

Diet

Parasitizes the nests of Sceliphron caementarium, feeding on the hosts within the nests.

Ecosystem Role

Parasite of mud dauber nests, contributing to the control of their host populations.

Similar Taxa

Chrysis fuscipennis