Chalybion bengalense, also known as the oriental mud-dauber wasp, is a widely distributed member of the Chalybion genus. Melittobia assemi has been reported as a parasite of this species.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Oriental Mud-dauber Wasp being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Sphecidae
- Genus
- Chalybion
- Species
- Chalybion bengalense
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