Anisepyris williamsi
Evans, 1959
Anisepyris williamsi is a of in the Bethylidae, described by Evans in 1959. The Anisepyris comprises small, typically non-stinging wasps that attack the larvae or pupae of various insects. This species has been recorded from multiple countries in the Americas, including the United States (California), Mexico, and several South American nations. Like other bethylids, it likely plays a role in natural of pest insects, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anisepyris williamsi: //æn.ɪˈsi.pɪ.rɪs ˈwɪl.i.æm.saɪ//
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Distribution
United States: California; Mexico; Trinidad and Tobago; Brazil (Amazonas, Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo); Bolivia; Paraguay.
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Taxonomic Note
The epithet 'williamsi' honors Neal Williams, a pollination ecologist at UC Davis, though this connection appears coincidental rather than direct, as the species was described in 1959 and Neal Williams' career began decades later.
Data Gaps
No observations of this are recorded in iNaturalist, and published biological studies appear limited. Most information derives from taxonomic catalogues and distribution records rather than field research.