Miscophus
Jurine, 1807
Species Guides
2- Miscophus americanus(square-headed wasp)
- Miscophus slossonae
Miscophus is a of square-headed wasps in the Crabronidae, containing over 180 described . Members of this genus are solitary that nest in soil or other substrates. The genus is classified within the tribe Miscophini and has a broad distribution across multiple continents.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Miscophus: //ˈmɪs.kə.fəs//
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Identification
Square-headed wasps with the characteristic shape that gives the group its . As a -level , specific identification features vary among and require examination of morphological details such as head structure, wing venation, and body proportions.
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Distribution
Recorded from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden; broader distribution inferred from but specific range data limited at level.
Behavior
Nesting has been documented in at least one , Miscophus (Nitelopterus) laticeps, suggesting soil-nesting habits typical of many crabronid .