Chrysis aridula
Chrysis aridula is a of cuckoo wasp in the Chrysididae. Like other members of the Chrysis, it is a that lays its in the nests of solitary and bees. The species exhibits the characteristic metallic coloration typical of cuckoo wasps. Information specific to this species is limited, though it shares the general and defensive adaptations of its genus, including a dense and the ability to roll into a ball for protection.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysis aridula: //ˈkrɪsɪs əˈrɪdʊlə//
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Data availability
This has only 5 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the source date. Detailed species-specific information on , distribution, and is not available in the provided sources. Most information about Chrysis aridula must be inferred from -level characteristics of Chrysis, which may not accurately reflect this specific species.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- iNaturalist taxon
- Learning About Wasps and Other Insects | Bug Squad
- Tiger beetles in Argentina’s Chaco forest | Beetles In The Bush
- Bug Eric: Wasp vs. Wasp
- Bug Eric: The Wasp Wall
- Bees vs wasps: what's the difference? - Buglife Blog - Buglife
- Seventy-four cuckoos in the nest: A new key to all North European cuckoo wasp species | Blog