Trachypus mexicanus
de Saussure, 1867
Trachypus mexicanus is a of in the Crabronidae (formerly ), described by de Saussure in 1867. The Trachypus belongs to the Philanthinae, a group of solitary wasps commonly known as beewolves or bee-killer wasps. Trachypus mexicanus is known from Central America. Members of this genus typically nest in soil and provision their nests with paralyzed bees as food for their larvae.
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How to pronounce Trachypus mexicanus: //ˈtrækɪpəs ˌmɛksɪˈkeɪnəs//
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Distribution
Central America.