How to Identify Chrysididae
Chrysididae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Hymenoptera, class Insecta. The family contains 18 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Chrysididae Species
Hedychrum rutilans Dahlbom, 1854
Hedychrum rutilans Dahlbom, 1854
Hedychrum rutilans is a cuckoo wasp species in Chrysididae found in parts of Eur…
Chrysura austriaca (Fabricius, 1804)
Chrysura austriaca (Fabricius, 1804)
Chrysura austriaca is a small parasitic wasp species with distinct coloration fo…
Chrysura refulgens (Spinola, 1806)
Chrysura refulgens (Spinola, 1806)
Chrysura refulgens is a large colorful wasp species found across much of Europe,…
Holopyga fastuosa generosa (Förster, 1853)
Holopyga fastuosa generosa (Förster, 1853)
Holopyga fastuosa is a cuckoo wasp species, with its subspecies H. f. generosa d…
Chrysis viridula Linnaeus, 1761
Chrysis viridula Linnaeus, 1761
Chrysis viridula is a Western Palearctic cuckoo wasp first described in 1761, a …
Chrysis angolensis Radoszkowski, 1881
Chrysis angolensis Radoszkowski, 1881
Chrysis angolensis is a widespread cuckoo wasp that parasitizes mud dauber nests…
Chrysura cuprea (Rossi, 1790)
Chrysura cuprea (Rossi, 1790)
Chrysura cuprea is an uncommon metallic wasp found in Central/Southern Europe an…
Chrysis scutellaris Fabricius, 1794
Chrysis scutellaris Fabricius, 1794
Chrysis scutellaris is a common wasp found in Europe and North Africa that lives…
Stilbum cyanurum (Förster, 1771)
Stilbum cyanurum (Förster, 1771)
Stilbum cyanurum is a widespread, colour-variable species with a wide geographic…
Chrysis fulgida Linnaeus, 1761
Chrysis fulgida Linnaeus, 1761
Chrysis fulgida is a brightly colored metallic Palearctic cuckoo wasp with disti…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Chrysididae?
Chrysididae animals belong to the Hymenoptera order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 18 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Chrysididae?
Chrysididae is classified in the order Hymenoptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 18 accepted species worldwide.
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