Glenostictia
Gillaspy, 1962
sand wasps
Glenostictia is a of sand established by Gillaspy in 1962, comprising more than 20 described . These wasps belong to the tribe Bembicini within the Bembicinae. The genus has been studied in southern Arizona alongside related genera Microbembex and Xerostictia. Species in this genus are part of the diverse sand wasp fauna of North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Glenostictia: /ɡlɛnoʊˈstɪk.ti.ə/
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Habitat
Southern Arizona has been documented as a region where Glenostictia occur, based on behavioral studies of bembicine in this area. As sand wasps, members of this are associated with sandy substrates suitable for nesting.
Distribution
North America, with documented occurrence in southern Arizona and described from California and other western states. The contains at least 21 described species with localities primarily in the southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico.
Similar Taxa
- MicrobembexBoth are bembicine sand studied together in southern Arizona behavioral research; Microbembex are generally smaller with different facial markings.
- XerostictiaClosely related of sand examined in the same southern Arizona behavioral study; Xerostictia have elongated labral distinguishing them from Glenostictia.
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Taxonomic history
The placement of Glenostictia has been revised over time. Sources variously place the in Bembicidae, Crabronidae, or historically in (as treated in older literature). Current place it in Crabronidae: Bembicinae.