Zanysson plesius
(Rohwer, 1921)
Zanysson plesius is a of in the Crabronidae, Bembicinae, first described by Rohwer in 1921. It belongs to the tribe Nyssonini, a group of sand wasps. The species is part of a containing at least three recognized species in North America, including Z. texanus and its . Specimens have been documented in museum collections, including holdings at the UCR Research Museum.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Zanysson plesius: /zænɪsən ˈplɛsiəs/
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Identification
Zanysson plesius can be distinguished from by specific morphological characters established in the original description by Rohwer (1921). It differs from Zanysson texanus texanus and Z. texanus fuscipes in structural features of the body. Detailed diagnostic characters require examination of and original taxonomic literature.
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Distribution
North America. Specific locality records are sparse in available sources, but the is documented from the southwestern United States based on museum holdings.
Similar Taxa
- Zanysson texanus texanus (Cresson)Shares and general ; distinguished by specific structural characters described in taxonomic literature
- Zanysson texanus fuscipes (Cresson)Consubgeneric with overlapping distribution; requires detailed morphological comparison for separation
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Museum Holdings
Documented in the Bembicidae holdings of the UCR Research Museum as part of the curated collection compiled by Douglas Yanega (2004). The collection includes specimens determined to level.
Taxonomic History
Originally described in 1921 by Rohwer. The Zanysson is classified in the tribe Nyssonini, Bembicinae, within the Crabronidae (formerly treated as part of ).