Chrysis antennalis

Rosen & DeBach, 1979

Chrysis antennalis is a of cuckoo wasp in the Chrysididae, described by Rosen & DeBach in 1979. Like other members of the Chrysis, this species is a kleptoparasite that lays in the nests of other solitary and bees. The larvae consume the provisions intended for the 's offspring.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chrysis antennalis: /ˈkɾi.sis ænˈtɛn.æ.lɪs/

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Diet

feed on nectar. Larvae are kleptoparasitic, consuming the prey or provisions stored by or bees in their nests.

Behavior

Females investigate potential nests and infiltrate them to lay . When threatened, individuals can roll into a protective ball due to their dense, pitted .

Ecological Role

As a kleptoparasite, this influences of its species.

Similar Taxa

Chrysis ruddiiSimilar metallic coloration and kleptoparasitic lifestyle, but C. ruddii is described as red and green rather than the blue-green typical of many Chrysis .
Other Chrysis speciesMany Chrysis share the compact, metallic body form and cuckoo wasp ; precise identification requires examination of antennal structure and other fine morphological details referenced in the species name.

More Details

Type Specimen Information

According to the Aphytis Project Final Report from the University of California, Riverside, of Chrysis antennalis were remounted from Hoyer's medium into Canada balsam during curation work conducted between 1998-2002. The name refers to antennal characteristics that distinguish it from .