Chrysis
Scientific name: Chrysis
Chrysis
Scientific name: Chrysis
Description
Chrysis are kleptoparasites, meaning they cunningly lay their eggs in the nests of other wasps and bees. Once hatched, the Chrysis larvae may consume the host's eggs or larvae aside from scavenging the provisions left by the unsuspecting host. This fascinating survival strategy challenges the notion of wasps solely as direct predators and unveils the complex ecological interactions within insect communities.