Chrysis dorsalis
Chrysis dorsalis is a of in the . Like other members of this , it exhibits the characteristic metallic coloration and parasitic lifestyle typical of the group. Cuckoo wasps in this genus are known for their armored and ability to infiltrate the nests of solitary and to lay their . The specific biology and associations of C. dorsalis remain poorly documented in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysis dorsalis: /ˈkrɪsɪs dɔːˈseɪlɪs/
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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