Chrysis derivata
Chrysis derivata is a of in the . Like other members of this , it is a that targets the nests of solitary and . The species exhibits the characteristic metallic coloration typical of Chrysis wasps. Very few observations of this species have been recorded, with only two documented occurrences in iNaturalist, indicating it is either rare, underreported, or restricted in distribution.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysis derivata: /ˈkrɪsɪs dɛrɪˈvɑːtə/
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Ecological Role
As a , Chrysis derivata functions as a in containing solitary and . Its consume the food stores or larvae provisioned by the nest-building host .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- iNaturalist taxon
- Learning About Wasps and Other Insects | Bug Squad
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- 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