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.

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