Crabro villosus
W. Fox, 1895
Crabro villosus is a solitary in the Crabronidae, native to North America. It belongs to a of predatory wasps that provision underground nests with prey for their larvae. Like other Crabro species, it is likely a fly-hunter based on the typical prey preferences of its tribe. The species was described by W. Fox in 1895.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Crabro villosus: /ˈkra.broʊ ˈvɪ.loʊ.sʊs/
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Distribution
North America
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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