Ceropales elegans quaintancei
Viereck, 1902
Ceropales elegans quaintancei is a of spider wasp in the Pompilidae, described by Viereck in 1902. It belongs to a known for kleptoparasitic , where females lay in the nests of other spider wasps rather than hunting spiders directly. The subspecies is recorded from Texas. Like other members of Ceropales, it likely has a slender body with contrasting coloration typical of spider wasps.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ceropales elegans quaintancei: /sɛˈɹəʊpəˌliːz ˈɛlɪˌɡænz kweɪnˈtænsiːaɪ/
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Distribution
Texas, United States
Host Associations
- Ceropales - kleptoparasite Ceropales is known for laying in nests of other spider wasps (Pompilidae), where larvae consume the 's spider prey provision
Similar Taxa
- Ceropales elegans elegansNominate ; C. e. quaintancei distinguished by subspecific status and Texas distribution
More Details
Taxonomic note
The was described by Henry Lorenz Viereck in 1902. Viereck was a prominent American entomologist who described numerous Hymenoptera in the early 20th century.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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