Crossocerus nitidiventris

(W. Fox, 1892)

square-headed wasp

Crossocerus nitidiventris is a of square-headed wasp in the Crabronidae. It is found in North America. The species was first described by W. Fox in 1892. As a member of the Crossocerus, it belongs to a group of solitary that are commonly known as sand wasps or square-headed wasps.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Crossocerus nitidiventris: /ˌkɹɒsəˈsɛɹəs naɪˌtɪdɪˈvɛntrɪs/

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Distribution

North America, including Canada (New Brunswick)

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Taxonomic History

First described by W. Fox in 1892. The epithet 'nitidiventris' refers to a shiny or polished .

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