Ectemnius centralis is a of square-headed wasp in the Crabronidae. The species is distributed across the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. Like other members of the Ectemnius, it is a solitary . Detailed biological information for this species is limited in available sources.
Identification
Members of the Ectemnius can be distinguished from similar-looking genera in the tribe Crabronini, such as Anacrabro, Lestica, and Crabro, by the shape of the underside of the . Ectemnius lack the strongly concave surface of the abdomen that characterizes Anacrabro. Specific diagnostic features for E. centralis itself are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Similar Taxa
- AnacrabroSimilar appearance in tribe Crabronini, but distinguished by concave underside of in Anacrabro versus Ectemnius
- LesticaSimilar appearance in tribe Crabronini, but abdominal shape differs
- CrabroSimilar appearance in tribe Crabronini, but abdominal shape differs
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Taxonomic placement
Ectemnius centralis is classified in the tribe Crabronini within the Crabroninae. The Ectemnius is part of the diverse Crabronidae, which includes many solitary .