Eucerceris provancheri
(Dalla Torre, 1890)
Eucerceris provancheri is a of solitary in the tribe Cercerini (Philanthinae, Crabronidae). Like other members of the Eucerceris, it is a weevil wasp that hunts weevils (Curculionidae) to provision nests for its larvae. The species occurs in Central America and North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eucerceris provancheri: /juːˈsɜːrsərɪs proʊˈvæŋkəri/
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Distribution
Central America and North America.
Diet
Hunts weevils (Curculionidae) as prey for larval provisioning.
Ecological Role
of weevils; may contribute to weevil .
Similar Taxa
- Cerceris spp.Other weevil wasps in the same tribe Cercerini; Eucerceris distinguished by -level morphological characters established by taxonomic revision.