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 (Fabricius, 1804) - 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 (Lichtenstein, 1796) - unusually nests contain several queens. The species is docile, preferring to leave the nest than mount an attack. Parachartergus flavofasciatus (Cameron, 1906) Parachartergus fraternus (Gribodo, 1892) - closely related to P. apicalis and also forms mutualistic relationships with treehoppers Parachartergus fulgidipennis (de Saussure, 1854) Parachartergus griseus (Fox, 1898) Parachartergus lenkoi Richards, 1978 Parachartergus pacificus Cooper, 2000 Parachartergus pseudoapicalis Willink, 1951 Parachartergus richardsi Willink, 1951 Parachartergus smithii (de Saussure, 1854) Parachartergus tomentus Willink, 1959 Parachartergus weyrauchi du Buysson, 1904 Parachartergus wagneri Willink, 1959