Philoctetes

Abeille de Perrin, 1879

Species Guides

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Philoctetes is a of cuckoo wasps in the Chrysididae, first described by Abeille de Perrin in 1879. These are characterized by their metallic coloration and kleptoparasitic lifestyle, laying in the nests of other wasps and bees. The genus has been recorded from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Like other chrysidids, they are typically associated with solitary and wasp .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Philoctetes: /ˌfɪləkˈtiːtiːz/

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Distribution

Denmark; Norway; Sweden

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