Cleptes rufigaster
cuckoo wasp, jewel wasp
Cleptes rufigaster is a of in the . The Cleptes comprises known for their metallic coloration and distinctive nesting habits. Members of this genus are parasitoids of . The species was described from China as part of a 2013 revision that recognized seventeen Cleptes species from the country, nine of which were new to science.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cleptes rufigaster: //ˈklɛptɛs ˌɹuːfɪˈɡæstər//
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Distribution
China
Host Associations
- sawflies - of
Ecological Role
of , potentially contributing to regulation of sawfly .
Similar Taxa
- Cleptes sinensiscongeneric occurring in China, distinguished by morphological features described in the 2013 revision
- Cleptes tibetensiscongeneric occurring in China, distinguished by morphological features described in the 2013 revision
- Cleptes helanshanuscongeneric occurring in China, distinguished by morphological features described in the 2013 revision