Parachartergus
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 - known to form mutualistic relationships with treehoppers. The male genitalia are noted for their movements of "startling complexity".
- Parachartergus apicaloides Willink, 1959
- Parachartergus aztecus Willink, 1959
- Parachartergus colobopterus - unusually nests contain several queens. The species is docile, preferring to leave the nest than mount an attack.
- Parachartergus flavofasciatus
- Parachartergus fraternus - closely related to P. apicalis and also forms mutualistic relationships with treehoppers
- Parachartergus fulgidipennis
- Parachartergus griseus
- Parachartergus lenkoi Richards, 1978
- Parachartergus pacificus Cooper, 2000
- Parachartergus pseudoapicalis Willink, 1951
- Parachartergus richardsi Willink, 1951
- Parachartergus smithii
- Parachartergus tomentus Willink, 1959
- Parachartergus weyrauchi du Buysson, 1904
- Parachartergus wagneri Willink, 1959