Lindenius montezuma

(Cameron, 1891)

Lindenius montezuma is a of in the Crabronidae, first described by Cameron in 1891. The Lindenius belongs to the Crabroninae, a group of solitary wasps commonly known as sand wasps or digger wasps. Members of this genus are typically predatory, hunting various insects to provision their nests. The specific epithet "montezuma" refers to the Aztec emperor Montezuma, though the exact reason for this naming is not documented in available sources.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lindenius montezuma: //lɪnˈdiːniəs ˌmɒntɪˈzuːmə//

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Distribution

Middle America; Canada (Alberta)

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Taxonomic Note

The Lindenius is part of the tribe Crabronini within the Crabroninae. The classification follows the Catalogue of Life, which places this within the superfamily ( and bees).

Distribution Records

GBIF records indicate presence in Middle America and Canada (Alberta), though the specific localities and details within these broad regions are not documented in available sources.