Trypoxylon punctivertex

Richards, 1934

Trypoxylon punctivertex is a of solitary in the Crabronidae, first described by Richards in 1934. It belongs to the Trypoxylon, commonly known as keyhole wasps or spider wasps, which are characterized by their spider-hunting and nest construction in pre-existing cavities. The species is distributed across the Americas, with records from Middle America, North America, and South America including Brazil (Amazonas, Bahia, and Rio de Janeiro states). Like other members of its genus, it likely exhibits solitary nesting behavior and provisions its nests with paralyzed spiders as food for its larvae.

Trypoxylon punctivertex by (c) Victor Engel, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Victor Engel. Used under a CC-BY license.Trypoxylon punctivertex by (c) Victor Engel, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Victor Engel. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Trypoxylon punctivertex: /trɪˈpɒksɪlən ˌpʌŋktɪˈvɜːtɛks/

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Distribution

Middle America, North America, and South America. Specific records include Brazil: Amazonas (BR-AM), Bahia (BR-BA), and Rio de Janeiro (BR-RJ) states.

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