Stictiella villegasi
R. Bohart, 1982
Algodones Sand Wasp
Stictiella villegasi, commonly known as the Algodones Sand , is a of sand wasp in the Crabronidae (formerly Bembicidae). It is to the Algodones Dunes in North America, indicating a highly restricted geographic range. The species was described by R. Bohart in 1982.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stictiella villegasi: /stɪkˈtiːɛlə vɪˈlɛɡəsi/
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Habitat
Restricted to sand dune environments, specifically the Algodones Dunes.
Distribution
to the Algodones Dunes in North America (southeastern California and northern Baja California).
Similar Taxa
- Stictiella pulchellaBoth are congeneric sand in the Stictiella, sharing similar body plans and sand-nesting behaviors. Stictiella villegasi is distinguished by its restricted range to the Algodones Dunes.
- Other Stictiella speciesMultiple exist in this (e.g., S. boharti, S. corniculata, S. emarginata, S. evansi, S. fergusoni, S. flavescens), but S. villegasi is uniquely restricted to the Algodones Dunes .