Chrysis parkeri
Chrysis parkeri is a of cuckoo wasp in the Chrysididae. Cuckoo wasps are kleptoparasites that lay in the nests of other solitary and bees, with their larvae consuming the 's food stores. Members of the Chrysis are known for their striking metallic coloration and heavily armored .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysis parkeri: //ˈkɹaɪ.sɪs ˈpɑɹ.kɚ.aɪ//
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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