Chrysidea pumila is a species of cuckoo wasps belonging to the subfamily Chrysidinae.[1] Some authors consider this species as a synonym of Trichrysis pumilionis Linsenmaier, 1987.[2]
Chrysidea pumila | |
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Chrysidea pumila, dorsal view | |
Chrysidea pumila, lateral view | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Hymenoptera |
Family: | Chrysididae |
Genus: | Chrysidea |
Species: | C. pumila
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Binomial name | |
Chrysidea pumila (Klug, 1845)
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Description
editChrysidea pumila can reach a length of about 3.5–6 millimetres (0.14–0.24 in).[3][4] The basic color of the body is metallic blue-green with golden reflections.
These cuckoo wasps parasitize Trypoxylon attenuatum (Sphecidae). [4]
Distribution
editThis species is present in Europe (Spain, France, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Hungary, Dalmatia, North Macedonia, Greece, Italy), in Southern Russia, in the Middle East and in North Africa.[3][1]
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