Parachartergus smithii

Parachartergus smithii

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Vespidae

Parachartergus is a genus of epiponine social wasps belonging to the subfamily Polistinae. Species There are 17 described species of Parachartergus: Parachartergus amazonensis Ducke, 1905 Parachartergus apicalis (Fabricius, 1804) - known to form mutualistic relationships with treehoppers. The male genitalia are noted for their movements of "startling complexity".

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

Brazil · 2

Sources and credits

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Parachartergus smithii

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