Diploplectron ferrugineum

Ashmead, 1899

Diploplectron ferrugineum is a solitary in the Crabronidae, Astatinae. It is a small, rust-colored wasp found in North America. Members of this are known to be ground-nesting that provision their nests with paralyzed prey, typically small insects. The species was described by William Harris Ashmead in 1899.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Diploplectron ferrugineum: /ˌdɪploʊˈplɛktrɒn ˌfɛrəˈdʒɪniəm/

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Distribution

North America; recorded from Canada (Alberta) and the United States.

Similar Taxa

  • Diploplectron speciesOther members of the Diploplectron share similar size, coloration, and ground-nesting habits; identification to level requires examination of morphological details such as male genitalia and wing venation.

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