Colocistis
Krombein, 1942
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2Colocistis is a of in the Tiphiidae, established by Krombein in 1942. Members of this genus are wasps, a characteristic shared with other tiphiids. The genus is part of a family known for exploiting scarab beetle larvae as . Documentation of this genus is limited, with relatively few observations recorded.
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How to pronounce Colocistis: //ˌkoʊloʊˈsɪstɪs//
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Colocistis is a small and poorly documented within Tiphiidae. The Tiphiidae as a whole has undergone significant taxonomic revision, with many genera historically difficult to distinguish. The limited number of observations (58 on iNaturalist as of source date) suggests either genuine rarity, cryptic habits, or undercollection rather than absence from suitable .