Eucerceris montana
Cresson, 1882
Eucerceris montana is a of solitary in the Crabronidae, first described by Cresson in 1882. It belongs to the tribe Cercerini, a group of wasps known for provisioning nests with paralyzed prey, typically beetles. The species is native to North America, with confirmed records from Alberta, Canada. Like other members of its , it is likely a ground-nesting that hunts coleopteran prey for its larvae, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eucerceris montana: /juːˈsɜrsɛrɪs mɒnˈtænə/
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Distribution
North America; confirmed present in Alberta, Canada. GBIF records indicate distribution limited to North America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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