Miscophus americanus
W. Fox, 1890
square-headed wasp
Miscophus americanus is a of square-headed wasp in the Crabronidae. It was described by W. Fox in 1890. The species is found in North America, with records from Canada including Alberta.

Pronunciation
How to pronounce Miscophus americanus: /mɪˈskɒfəs əˌmɛrɪˈkeɪnəs/
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Distribution
North America. Specific records include Canada (Alberta).
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Taxonomic note
This belongs to the tribe Miscophini within the Crabroninae. Members of the Miscophus are commonly known as square-headed wasps.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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