Cerceris finitima
Cresson, 1865
Cerceris finitima is a solitary predatory in the Crabronidae, described by Cresson in 1865. Like other members of the Cerceris, it is a ground-nesting that provisions its underground nests with paralyzed for its . The species occurs in North America and Middle America. Specific details regarding its prey preferences and biology remain poorly documented compared to better-studied such as C. fumipennis.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
North America; Middle America
Similar Taxa
- Cerceris fumipennisBoth are North Cerceris with ground-nesting habits, but C. fumipennis is distinguished by its nearly exclusive specialization on and its use as a biosurveillance tool for emerald ash borer . C. finitima's preferences are not documented to this degree.
- Cerceris bicornisAnother North that preys on () rather than ; burrow entrances may appear slightly larger than those of C. fumipennis, with weevils rather than buprestids found near nest entrances.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Working with Cerceris fumipennis—Part 2 | Beetles In The Bush
- Working with Cerceris fumipennis—Part 1 | Beetles In The Bush
- Hymenoptera | Beetles In The Bush | Page 6
- Wasp, Geographic Data Improve Surveillance for Emerald Ash Borer
- Predatory Wasps and Citizen Scientists are Taking on the Emerald Ash Borer
- ID Challenge #19 | Beetles In The Bush