Entomognathus
Dahlbom, 1844
Entomognathus is a of solitary in the Crabronidae. The genus contains at least 40 distributed across multiple zoogeographic regions including the Palearctic, Nearctic, Ethiopian, Oriental, and . Nesting has been documented for relatively few species, with E. brevis being the most thoroughly studied. The genus was historically placed in Sphecidae but is currently classified within Crabronidae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Entomognathus: /ɛn.toʊ.mɔɡˈnæθ.əs/
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Distribution
Europe, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, and North America. GBIF records confirm presence in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Behavior
Nesting has been reviewed for the , though detailed studies exist for only a few . E. (Toncahua) memorialis has been specifically studied for its nesting ethology, mature larva, and cocoon .
Misconceptions
The was historically classified in Sphecidae but is now placed in Crabronidae. Some literature may reflect outdated .
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Taxonomic note
placement has shifted from Sphecidae (reflected in older literature) to Crabronidae per current classification systems including Catalogue of Life and NCBI.
Research status
Relatively little is known about nesting , preferences, or for most in this . The majority of behavioral knowledge derives from E. brevis (Palearctic) and E. memorialis (Nearctic).