Eucerceris zonata
(Say, 1823)
Eucerceris zonata is a of solitary in the Crabronidae, tribe Cercerini. It belongs to the weevil wasp group, which are specialized of weevils (Curculionidae). The Eucerceris was subject to extensive taxonomic revision by George R. Ferguson, who completed work begun by Herm Scullen. This species is native to North America, with records from Canada including Manitoba.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eucerceris zonata: /juːˈsɛrsɪrɪs zoʊˈneɪtə/
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Identification
Members of Eucerceris can be distinguished from the related Cerceris by subtle morphological characters; precise identification requires examination of structural features. As a weevil wasp, it likely exhibits the tribe Cercerini characteristics of robust adapted for handling hard-bodied prey and a relatively compact body form compared to other crabronid .
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Distribution
North America; recorded from Canada (Manitoba). The -level work by Ferguson focused on North American fauna.
Diet
As a member of the Cercerini (weevil wasps), Eucerceris zonata is a of weevils (Curculionidae). Females provision nest with paralyzed weevil prey for their developing larvae.
Host Associations
- Curculionidae - preyweevils are the characteristic prey of Cercerini
Ecological Role
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Taxonomic history
The Eucerceris was revised by George R. Ferguson, who continued the work of Herm Scullen. Ferguson was a taxonomist at Oregon State University who specialized in the genera Cerceris and Eucerceris.