Chrysis apontis
Bohart, 1982
Chrysis apontis is a of in the , described by Bohart in 1982. Cuckoo wasps in the Chrysis are kleptoparasitic, laying in the nests of other solitary and . The consume the 's provisions and offspring. Members of this genus are known for their metallic coloration and heavily armored .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysis apontis: /ˈkrɪsɪs aˈpɒntɪs/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- NCBI Taxonomy
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