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