Bembecinus neglectus
(Cresson, 1873)
Bembecinus neglectus is a of sand wasp in the Crabronidae (formerly treated as Bembicidae). It was first described by Cresson in 1873 and is known to occur in North America. As a member of the tribe Bembicini, it belongs to a group of solitary commonly associated with sandy . The species has been documented in museum collections and through citizen science observations, though detailed biological studies remain limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bembecinus neglectus: /bɛmˈbe.kɪ.nəs nəˈɡlɛk.təs/
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Habitat
Sandy environments including dunes, riverbanks, and other loose-soil typical for sand wasps in the tribe Bembicini.
Distribution
North America. Distribution records indicate presence across the continent, though specific range boundaries are not well documented.
Similar Taxa
- Other Bembecinus speciesMembers of the Bembecinus share similar sand-associated habits and general body plan; precise identification requires examination of morphological details such as clypeal structure and wing venation.
- Bembix speciesThese sand wasps occupy similar and have comparable nesting ; they differ in details of facial markings and prey preferences.
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Taxonomic Note
The -level classification of Bembicidae versus Crabronidae has varied historically. Modern treatments (Catalogue of Life, GBIF) place Bembecinus in Crabronidae, Bembicinae, while some sources retain Bembicidae as a distinct family. The was originally described in the Stizus before transfer to Bembecinus.
Collection Records
The UCR Entomology Research Museum holds curated specimens of Bembecinus neglectus as part of its extensive Bembicidae/Crabronidae collection, which includes 217 determined globally.