Pseudochrysis neglecta
(Shuckard, 1837)
Pseudochrysis neglecta is a of cuckoo wasp in the Chrysididae, first described by Shuckard in 1837. The species has been reclassified under the Pseudospinolia by some authorities, though it remains listed under Pseudochrysis in other taxonomic databases. Cuckoo wasps in this family are kleptoparasitic, laying their in the nests of other and bees. Observations of this species are documented from Denmark and Norway.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pseudochrysis neglecta: /ˌsjuːdoʊˈkrɪsɪs nəˈɡlɛktə/
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Distribution
Denmark and Norway. GBIF records indicate presence in both countries.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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