Psen monticola
(Packard, 1867)
aphid wasp
Psen monticola is a of aphid wasp in the Crabronidae. It is native to North America, with records from Ontario, Canada. The species was originally described as Mimesa monticola by Packard in 1867. As a member of the Psen, it belongs to a group of solitary known for preying on aphids.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Psen monticola: //ˈsɛn mɒnˈtɪkələ//
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from Ontario, Canada. GBIF distribution records confirm presence in North America.
Host Associations
- aphids - As an aphid wasp, members of the Psen are known to prey on aphids, though specific records for P. monticola are not documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Other Psen speciesMembers of the Psen share similar as aphid wasps and require careful examination of morphological features for -level identification.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Mimesa monticola by Packard in 1867, later transferred to the Psen. The placement has been revised from Psenidae to Crabronidae in modern classifications.