Bicyrtes viduatus
(Handlirsch, 1889)
Bicyrtes viduatus is a sand wasp in the Crabronidae, found in Central America. It is characterized by pale yellow coloration and lacks the distinctive thoracic 'smiley ' pattern present in related yellow-colored B. capnopterus and B. ventralis. The submarginal of the wing is clouded while the wings remain largely clear. As a member of the Bicyrtes, it shares the family's general as a solitary, that preys on true bugs.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bicyrtes viduatus: /bɪˈsaɪrtiːz vɪˈduːətəs/
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Identification
Distinguished from other yellow-colored Bicyrtes (B. capnopterus and B. ventralis) by the absence of a thoracic 'smiley ' pattern. The submarginal is clouded, with wings otherwise largely clear. Pale yellow coloration overall.
Distribution
Central America.
Similar Taxa
- Bicyrtes capnopterusYellow coloration, but distinguished by presence of thoracic 'smiley ' pattern absent in B. viduatus
- Bicyrtes ventralisYellow coloration, but distinguished by presence of thoracic 'smiley ' pattern absent in B. viduatus