Lestica
Billberg, 1820
Lestica is a of square-headed in the Crabronidae, containing at least 40 described . The genus belongs to the tribe Crabronini, which includes primarily predatory wasps that provision nests with for their . Species of Lestica are distributed across multiple continents, with records from Europe, North America, and tropical Africa. The genus can be distinguished from similar crabronine genera by morphological features of the .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lestica: //ˈlɛstɪkə//
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Identification
Lestica can be separated from similar-looking in the tribe Crabronini, such as Anacrabro, Ectemnius, and Crabro, by the shape of the . Unlike Anacrabro, which has a very concave underside of the abdomen, Lestica exhibits a different abdominal profile. determination typically requires examination of female specimens using specialized .
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Distribution
Records indicate presence in Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), North America, and tropical Africa including Togo. The has a wide geographic range spanning multiple continents.