Chyphotes cooki
Chyphotes cooki is a of in the Chyphotidae, a group of small, solitary wasps within the . The Chyphotes is part of the lato, a lineage of wasps that are poorly studied and rarely encountered. Records of this species are extremely limited, with only two observations documented on iNaturalist. The biology and of Chyphotes cooki remain largely unknown due to its rarity and the secretive habits typical of chyphotid wasps.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chyphotes cooki: /ˈkɪfəˌtiːz ˈkʊki/
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Taxonomic Note
The Chyphotidae was historically treated as a within , but recent phylogenetic studies have supported its elevation to family rank. This reclassification reflects the distinct evolutionary of chyphotid within the superfamily.
Data Deficiency
Chyphotes cooki is known from extremely few records. The epithet 'cooki' likely honors an individual, possibly a or , though the original description and author are not provided in available sources. The is presumably deposited in a museum collection, though its location is not specified in the provided context.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- iNaturalist taxon
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