Polochrum elegans
Polochrum elegans is a of in the Sapygidae, a group of solitary wasps that are of other bees and wasps. Sapygids are generally uncommon and poorly studied compared to their relatives. The Polochrum contains few species, and P. elegans appears to be rarely encountered based on limited observation records. Like other sapygids, this species likely deposits its in the nests of bees, where the larva consumes the host's food provisions.

Pronunciation
How to pronounce Polochrum elegans: //poʊˈlɒkrəm ˈɛlɪɡænz//
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- iNaturalist taxon
- Bring on the Tourists! | Bug Squad
- More Nematodes in Outer Space? | Bug Squad
- Showcasing Animal and Plant Parasitic Nematodes | Bug Squad
- Don't Miss the Nematode Collection at UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day Feb. 10 | Bug Squad
- UC Davis Speaker: Fatma Kaplan, A Go-Getter and Maybe a Genius | Bug Squad
- Bug Eric: Wasp Wednesday: Steniolia elegans