Megischus bicolor

Bicolored Crown-of-thorns Wasp

Megischus bicolor is a of parasitic wasp in the Stephanidae, commonly known as the Bicolored Crown-of-thorns . It has been recorded from the United States and northern Mexico. The species belongs to a family characterized by distinctive crown-of-thorns-like projections on the . As a member of Stephanidae, it is presumed to be a , though specific records for this species are not well documented.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Megischus bicolor: //ˈmɛɡɪskʊs ˈbaɪkələr//

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Distribution

United States and northern Mexico.

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