Cerceris intricata graphica

F. Smith, 1873

Cerceris intricata graphica is a of in the Crabronidae, first described by Frederick Smith in 1873. It belongs to the Cerceris, a group of solitary wasps known for their specialized -capture . Members of this genus dig underground nests and provision them with paralyzed for their . The subspecies is distributed in Middle America and South America.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cerceris intricata graphica: /sɛrˈsɛrɪs ˈɪntrɪˌkeɪtə ˈɡræfɪkə/

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Distribution

Middle America; South America. The has been recorded as present in both Middle America and South America based on GBIF distribution records.

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Taxonomic Note

The subspecific epithet 'graphica' was established by F. Smith in 1873. The name has also appeared in literature as 'Cerceris intricata graphica' with various formatting of the author citation.

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