Xenos vesparum is a parasitic insect species of the order Strepsiptera that are endoparasites of paper wasps in the genus Polistes (most commonly Polistes dominula) that was first described in 1793. Like other members of this family, X. vesparum displays a peculiar lifestyle, and demonstrates extensive sexual dimorphism.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Xenos vesparum 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
- Polistes dominula — considered venomous
- Polistes associus — considered venomous
- Polistes gallicus — considered venomous
- Polistes mongolicus — considered venomous
- Polistes nimpha — considered venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Strepsiptera
- Family
- Xenidae
- Genus
- Xenos
- Species
- Xenos vesparum
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