Alysson triangulifer
Provancher, 1887
Alysson triangulifer is a of in the Crabronidae (formerly placed in Bembicidae). It occurs in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. The species was described by Provancher in 1887 and includes two recognized : A. t. triangulifer and A. t. shawi. Like other members of the Alysson, it is a digger wasp that provisions nests with for its .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Alysson triangulifer: //əˈlɪsən traɪˌæŋɡjʊˈlɪfər//
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Distribution
North America. Documented from Canada (Alberta) and the United States. The A. t. shawi occurs in the western portion of the range, while the nominate subspecies A. t. triangulifer is found in eastern areas.
Similar Taxa
- Alysson conicusSimilar size and general appearance, but A. triangulifer can be distinguished by triangular markings referenced in the epithet
- Alysson melleusOverlapping distribution in North America; A. triangulifer differs in markings and subspecific
- Alysson oppositusAnother North Alysson ; specific diagnostic features require examination of clypeal and mandibular structures