Mellinus imperialis
R. Bohart, 1968
Mellinus imperialis is a small digger in the Crabronidae. It is found in Central America and North America. The is rarely encountered and poorly known biologically.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Mellinus imperialis: //mɛˈlaɪnəs ˌɪmpɪˈriːælɪs//
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Distribution
Central America and North America.
Similar Taxa
- Mellinus bipunctatusSimilar small size and -hunting ; distinguished by specific morphological characters and geographic distribution.
- Mellinus arvensisEuropean with well-documented biology; M. imperialis distinguished by New World distribution.