Gorytes dorothyae
Krombein, 1950
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1Gorytes dorothyae is a of sand wasp in the Crabronidae (formerly placed in Bembicidae). It is found in North America, with records from Canada including Manitoba. The species was described by Krombein in 1950 and includes two recognized : G. d. dorothyae and G. d. russeolus. Like other members of the Gorytes, it is a solitary .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gorytes dorothyae: /ˈɡɒrɪtiːz dɒˈrɒθi.aɪ/
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Distribution
North America; confirmed records include Canada (Manitoba).
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Subspecies
Two are recognized: Gorytes dorothyae dorothyae Krombein, 1954 and Gorytes dorothyae russeolus Krombein, 1954. Note that the description date (1950) and subspecies description dates (1954) differ, suggesting the subspecies were described after the initial species description.
Taxonomic Note
This has been classified in both Bembicidae and Crabronidae in different sources. Current classification places it in Crabronidae, Bembicinae.