Eucerceris vittatifrons
Cresson, 1879
Eucerceris vittatifrons is a of in the Crabronidae. The Eucerceris is closely related to Cerceris, both being of weevils. The species has been documented in western North America, with records from British Columbia, Canada. Like other members of its tribe, it likely provisions nests with paralyzed weevils for larval development.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eucerceris vittatifrons: /juːˈsɜːrsərɪs ˌvɪtətɪˈfrɒnz/
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Identification
Distinguished from the closely related Cerceris by subtle morphological characters, a separation established through taxonomic revision by Ferguson. Specific identification features for E. vittatifrons are not documented in available sources; expert examination of specimens is required for reliable identification to .
Distribution
Western North America. Documented from British Columbia, Canada. The is known from the western United States and Canada.
Similar Taxa
- Cerceris spp.Closely related in the same tribe Cercerini; distinguished by morphological characters established through Ferguson's taxonomic revision of both .
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Taxonomic history
The Eucerceris was revised by Dr. George R. Ferguson, who completed taxonomic work on the genus that Herm Scullen had begun. Ferguson was a in Cerceris and Eucerceris at Oregon State University.