Thyridanthrax melanopterus
Thyridanthrax melanopterus is a of ( ) in the Thyridanthrax. The genus is known for , with females depositing into the burrows of solitary . Observations of related Thyridanthrax species indicate females hover over nests and lob eggs into tunnels. This species has been documented in 32 iNaturalist observations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Thyridanthrax melanopterus: //ˌθaɪ.rɪˈdæn.θræks ˌmɛ.ləˈnɒp.tər.əs//
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Host Associations
- Ammophila aberti - Thyridanthrax sp. observed hovering over open nests and lobbing into tunnels; specific association for T. melanopterus not confirmed
Behavior
Females of related Thyridanthrax have been observed hovering over the open nests of and lobbing down into tunnels.
Ecological Role
of solitary , potentially regulating of thread-waisted wasps and other .