Gorytes willcoxi
(Ohl, 2009)
Gorytes willcoxi is a of sand wasp in the Crabronidae (formerly placed in Bembicidae), described by Ohl in 2009. The species is known from North America. Like other members of the Gorytes, it is a solitary that excavates burrows in sandy soils.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gorytes willcoxi: /ˈɡoːrjtɛs ˈwɪlkɒksaɪ/
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Habitat
Sandy soils suitable for burrow excavation, typical of sand wasp .
Distribution
North America.
Ecological Role
As a sand wasp, likely functions as a of other insects, provisioning nests with paralyzed prey for larval development.
Similar Taxa
- Other Gorytes speciesGorytes willcoxi can be distinguished from by morphological features described in the original description (Ohl, 2009), including specific genitalic and external structural characters.