Ectemnius sonorensis
(Cameron, 1891)
square-headed wasp
Ectemnius sonorensis is a of square-headed wasp in the Crabronidae. It was described by Cameron in 1891. The species is known from Central America. Like other members of the Ectemnius, it is a solitary that provisions nests with prey for its larvae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ectemnius sonorensis: /ɛkˈtɛmniəs ˌsoʊnɔˈrɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
Central America
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Taxonomic history
Described by Cameron in 1891, this has remained relatively understudied compared to North American .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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