Ectemnius rufipes ais
Pate, 1946
Ectemnius rufipes ais is a of digger wasp described by Pate in 1946. It belongs to the Crabronidae, a group of solitary known for nesting in soil or wood and provisioning their young with paralyzed prey. As a member of the Ectemnius, it is part of a diverse lineage of crabronid wasps distributed across multiple continents. The subspecies designation indicates geographic or morphological differentiation within the broader E. rufipes .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ectemnius rufipes ais: /ɛkˈtɛmniəs ˈruːfɪˌpiːz eɪs/
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic Status
Accepted as a valid by Catalogue of Life and GBIF. The specific epithet 'rufipes' (red-footed) suggests reddish coloration on the legs, a common trait in Ectemnius , though this has not been verified for this particular subspecies.
Observation Data
iNaturalist records 14 observations of this , indicating it has been documented in the field but remains poorly known.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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