Nysson tristis
Cresson, 1882
Nysson tristis is a of solitary in the Crabronidae (formerly Bembicidae). It is a member of the Nysson, which comprises cleptoparasitic wasps that exploit the nests of other digger wasps. The species is known from North America, with records from Canada and the United States. Like other Nysson species, it likely targets the nests of sand wasps (Bembicini) as .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nysson tristis: /ˈnɪsɒn ˈtrɪstɪs/
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Distribution
North America, including Canada (Alberta) and the United States.
Ecological Role
() that exploits the nests of other solitary , particularly sand wasps in tribe Bembicini.
Similar Taxa
- Other Nysson speciesMany Nysson are morphologically similar and require examination of specific characters such as shape, coloration patterns, and for accurate identification. N. tristis can be distinguished by its specific combination of dark coloration and structural features described by Cresson.