Pseudomalus janus

Pseudomalus janus is a species of cuckoo wasp in the family Chrysididae. As a member of the genus Pseudomalus, it is a kleptoparasite that exploits the nests of other solitary wasps and bees. The species name references Janus, the Roman two-faced god, though the specific reason for this naming is not documented in available sources. Like other cuckoo wasps, adults likely exhibit metallic coloration characteristic of the family.