Eucerceris superba

Cresson, 1865

Eucerceris superba is a of solitary in the Crabronidae (formerly placed in ). It is to North America, with records from Canada and the United States. The Eucerceris was revised by George R. Ferguson, who specialized in the of these wasps.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Eucerceris superba: /juːˈsɜːrsɛrɪs suːˈpɜːrbə/

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Identification

Eucerceris superba can be distinguished from related Cerceris by characters of the Eucerceris, though specific diagnostic features for this species require examination of morphological details such as clypeal structure, shape, and . Identification to species level within Eucerceris typically requires knowledge and reference to original descriptions and taxonomic revisions.

Distribution

North America; recorded from Canada (Alberta) and the United States.

Similar Taxa

  • Cerceris speciesSimilar appearance and biology; Eucerceris was historically confused with or grouped near Cerceris but differs in structural features of the and .
  • Other Eucerceris speciesCongeneric share the same -level characters but differ in specific morphological details and geographic range.

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