Chrysis provancheri
Schulz, 1906
Chrysis provancheri is a of in the . Cuckoo wasps in this are known for their metallic coloration and parasitic lifestyle, laying in the nests of other solitary . The species was described by Schulz in 1906. Like other members of Chrysididae, it possesses a heavily armored that provides protection when entering nests.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysis provancheri: //ˈkɹɪsɪs pɹoʊˈvænʃəri//
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Ecological Role
of solitary nests; function as regulators of their by consuming provisions intended for host offspring.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Bembicid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
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