Microchridium
Bohart, 1980
Microchridium is a of in the , established by Bohart in 1980. It belongs to the , a group that includes , , and . As with other chrysidids, members of this genus are likely cleptoparasitic, laying in the nests of other wasps or bees. The genus is poorly known, with minimal published information and very few observations documented. Its taxonomic status is marked as doubtful in some databases, indicating potential issues with its validity or circumscription.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Microchridium: //ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈkrɪ.di.əm//
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Similar Taxa
- ChrysisBoth are within ; Chrysis is much larger and better known, with over 1000 , making Microchridium potentially confused with small or aberrant Chrysis specimens in collections.
- PseudospinoliaAnother small with reduced ; Microchridium may share morphological similarities that require careful examination to distinguish.