Cerceris conifrons

Mickel, 1916

Cerceris conifrons is a solitary, ground-nesting in the Crabronidae, first described by Mickel in 1916. Like other members of the Cerceris, this is a that captures and paralyzes specific insect prey to provision underground nests for its offspring. The species occurs in North America and Middle America, though detailed biological information remains limited compared to better-studied such as C. fumipennis.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cerceris conifrons: //sɛrˈsɛris ˈkɒnɪfrɒnz//

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Distribution

Recorded from North America and Middle America based on GBIF distribution records. Specific locality details are sparse in available sources.

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Taxonomic Note

Cerceris conifrons was described by Clarence E. Mickel in 1916. Mickel was a prominent American entomologist who published extensively on Hymenoptera, particularly on in the Crabronidae and Mutillidae. The specific epithet 'conifrons' likely refers to facial characteristics ('coni-' = cone, '' = forehead/), though the original description has not been consulted for this record.

Data Limitations

Available sources provide only basic taxonomic and distributional information for C. conifrons. No detailed biological studies, field observations, or ecological research specific to this were found in the provided context. The extensive documentation of C. fumipennis in the source material highlights how much remains unknown about related Cerceris species.

Genus Context

Cerceris is a large of solitary in which different specialize on distinct prey groups. C. fumipennis specializes almost exclusively on Buprestidae (jewel beetles), C. bicornis preys on weevils (Curculionidae), and other species specialize on bees, wasps, or other insects. The prey preference of C. conifrons has not been documented in available sources.