Plenoculus
W. Fox, 1893
square-headed wasps
Species Guides
1- Plenoculus davisi(square-headed wasp)
Plenoculus is a of square-headed wasps in the Crabronidae, established by W. Fox in 1893. The genus contains more than 20 described . Members belong to the tribe Miscophini, a group of solitary within the Crabroninae. These wasps are part of the diverse crabronid lineage, which includes many predatory species that hunt prey to provision their nests.
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How to pronounce Plenoculus: /plɛˈnɒkjʊləs/
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Taxonomic placement
Plenoculus is classified in the tribe Miscophini, Crabroninae. The tribe Miscophini includes of solitary that typically prey on spiders or other arthropods. This placement distinguishes Plenoculus from other crabronid groups such as Bembicini (sand wasps) or Philanthini ( wolves).