Chrysis propria
Chrysis propria is a of cuckoo wasp in the Chrysididae. Cuckoo wasps are parasitic that lay in the nests of other solitary wasps and bees. Members of the Chrysis are known for their striking metallic coloration and armored that provide defense against attacks.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysis propria: /ˈkɾʰɪsɪs ˈpɹoʊpɹiə/
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Similar Taxa
- Chrysis impressaSimilar metallic coloration and body form; distinguished by subtle morphological differences and geographic distribution patterns
- Chrysis borealisClose relative with overlapping range; separated by coloration differences with northern specimens typically darker
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