Chrysis pellucidula
Chrysis pellucidula is a of cuckoo wasp in the Chrysididae. Like other members of the Chrysis, it is a that lays in the nests of solitary and bees. The species exhibits the characteristic metallic coloration typical of cuckoo wasps, though specific details of its appearance and are not well-documented in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysis pellucidula: /ˈkrɪsɪs ˌpɛlʊˈsɪdjʊlə/
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Taxonomic note
Chrysis pellucidula is recognized as a valid in GBIF, but detailed published information specific to this species is scarce. Many sources discuss the Chrysis or related species such as Chrysis ruddii and Chrysis borealis, but do not provide species-level treatment of C. pellucidula.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- 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