Bicyrtes capnopterus

(Handlirsch, 1889)

Bicyrtes capnopterus is a of sand wasp in the Crabronidae. It occurs in Central America and North America. Like other members of the Bicyrtes, females are , excavating burrows in soil to provision with prey for their larval offspring. The species is part of a group of known for preying on true bugs, contributing to natural control of pest .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Bicyrtes capnopterus: /bɪˈsɪrtiːz kæpˈnɒptərəs/

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Distribution

Central America and North America.

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