Parammoplanus apache
(Pate, 1937)
Parammoplanus apache is a of in the Crabronidae, originally described by Pate in 1937. It belongs to the Pemphredoninae, a group of wasps commonly known as aphid wasps due to their specialized on aphids. The species is known only from North America, though specific details about its biology and remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Parammoplanus apache: /ˌpærəˈmoʊplænəs əˈpætʃeɪ/
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Distribution
North America. Distribution records indicate presence in North America generally, without more specific geographic details available.
More Details
Taxonomic placement
The has been variously placed in Ammoplanidae or as Ammoplaninae (a of Crabronidae) depending on system used. Current sources including GBIF and iNaturalist list it under Crabronidae.
Data availability
No observations are recorded in iNaturalist as of the last data check. The appears to be rarely encountered or underreported in citizen science databases.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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