Bothynostethini
W. Fox, 1894
Bothynostethini is a small tribe of solitary in the Crabronidae, described by W. Fox in 1894. The tribe is restricted to the Neotropical region. Members are distinguished by unusual structural modifications at the of the hind . The tribe contains relatively few and is not well represented in collections.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bothynostethini: //ˌbɒθɪnoʊˈstɛθɪnaɪ//
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Identification
Bothynostethini can be recognized by peculiar modifications at the of the hind , a diagnostic trait mentioned in taxonomic descriptions. As a tribe-level , identification to this group requires examination of this character in combination with other crabronid features. Further distinguishing characteristics from related crabronine tribes are not well documented in available sources.
Distribution
Neotropical region.
Behavior
Solitary.
Similar Taxa
- Other Crabronini tribesShare Crabronidae and Crabroninae, but differ in the presence of hind femoral modifications diagnostic of Bothynostethini.
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Taxonomic note
NCBI classifies this group under ',' which appears to be an error or reflects a broader grouping; Bothynostethini are in Crabronidae.