Call Us Now

+91 9606900005 / 04

For Enquiry

legacyiasacademy@gmail.com

About Trichrysis Poseidonia

Context:

A research team of the Shadpada Entomology Research Lab, Christ College, Irinjalakuda, has discovered a new species of cuckoo wasp from southern India.

Relevance:

GS III: Species in News

About Trichrysis poseidonia:

  • Trichrysis poseidonia is a new species of cuckoo wasp.
  • The wasp was collected from Tamil Nadu and Madayipara in Kannur, as well as from Nepal.
  • The specific name “poseidonia” is derived from Poseidon, the Greek God of the Sea, because the species has three sharp and pointed apical abdominal teeth reminiscent of Poseidon’s trident.
  • Cuckoo wasps are part of the Chrysididae family and are known for their kleptoparasitic behavior, stealing food from other wasps and bees similar to the cuckoo bird.
  • The Chrysididae family of wasps is more active in warm areas and is heliophilic, meaning they are more active in sunlight.
  • The Madayipara laterite plateau is rich in biodiversity and is a suitable habitat fo

March 2024
MTWTFSS
 123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728293031
Categories