Cerceris flavofasciata floridensis
Banks, 1915
Cerceris flavofasciata floridensis is a of the crabronid C. flavofasciata, described by Banks in 1915. It is currently treated as a synonym in taxonomic databases. The parent belongs to a of solitary, ground-nesting predatory wasps that specialize on particular prey. While specific information for this subspecies is sparse, such as C. fumipennis have been extensively studied for their role in biosurveillance of buprestid beetles.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cerceris flavofasciata floridensis: /sɛrˈsɛrɪs ˌfleɪ.voʊ.fæˈsi.eɪ.tə ˌflɔr.ɪˈdɛn.sɪs/
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from Florida based on the epithet 'floridensis'. Distribution records indicate presence in North America generally.
Similar Taxa
- Cerceris flavofasciataThe nominate ; C. flavofasciata floridensis was described as a distinct Florida but is now synonymized.
- Cerceris fumipennisA well-studied that shares similar and nesting ; differs in prey specialization on Buprestidae and facial marking patterns (females have three yellow facial markings versus two in males).
- Cerceris bicornisAnother congeneric , but preys on weevils (Curculionidae) rather than buprestid beetles; has slightly larger burrow entrances and faster, more powerful .
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