Trypoxylon collinum

F. Smith, 1856

square-headed wasp

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Trypoxylon collinum is a of square-headed wasp in the Crabronidae. It occurs in North America and nests inside hollow tubes. The species was described by F. Smith in 1856. Two are recognized: T. c. collinum and T. c. rubrocinctum.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Trypoxylon collinum: /trɪˈpɒksɪlən kəˈlɪnəm/

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Distribution

North America, with records from Canada including Ontario.

Behavior

Nests inside hollow tubes.

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Subspecies

Two are recognized: Trypoxylon collinum collinum F. Smith, 1856 and Trypoxylon collinum rubrocinctum Packard, 1867.

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