Liris (wasp)

Liris is a genus of solitary, ground-nesting, predaceous wasps, containing over 300 species. Two of its three subgenera, Leptolarra and Motes, are found in North America, with 23 species representing Leptolarra and a single species representing Motes. Liris wasps typically prey on crickets.

Subgenera

 * Liris (Leptolarra)
 * Liris (Liris)
 * Liris (Motes)