Cerceris intricata
F. Smith, 1856
Species Guides
1A solitary in the Crabronidae, described by F. Smith in 1856. As a member of the Cerceris, it likely exhibits the typical of related : females construct underground nests and provision them with paralyzed insect prey for their larvae. However, specific biological details for this species remain undocumented in the provided sources. The species is known from Middle and South America based on distribution records.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cerceris intricata: /sɛrˈsɛːrɪs ɪntrɪˈkaːta/
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Distribution
Middle America and South America. Specific country records are not detailed in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Cerceris fumipennisSimilar -level and nesting , but C. fumipennis is distinguished by its specialization on Buprestidae prey and its distribution in eastern North America. C. intricata occurs in Middle and South America, not North America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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