Foxia navajo

Pate, 1938

Foxia navajo is a of solitary in the Crabronidae (formerly Bembicidae), described by Pate in 1938. The Foxia belongs to the tribe Nyssonini within the Bembicinae. Like other members of its tribe, this species is presumed to be a kleptoparasite or of other ground-nesting wasps, though specific biological details remain poorly documented. The species is known from North America, with the specific epithet 'navajo' suggesting a connection to the Navajo Nation or southwestern United States region.

Foxia navajo by (c) Catherine C. Galley, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Catherine C. Galley. Used under a CC-BY license.Foxia navajo by (c) Catherine C. Galley, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Catherine C. Galley. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Foxia navajo: /ˈfɒk.si.ə ˈnæv.əˌhoʊ/

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Distribution

North America. Specific locality records are sparse, but the epithet and tribal distribution patterns suggest occurrence in the southwestern United States, potentially within or near the Navajo Nation territory.

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