Notocyphinae

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Notocyphinae is a of spider wasps containing the single Notocyphus. These are distributed across the Nearctic and Neotropical regions. The subfamily is notable for on tarantulas, including documented cases involving the aviculariine tarantula Avicularia purpurea in the Ecuadorian Amazon.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Notocyphinae: /noʊtoʊˈsaɪfəˌni/

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Habitat

Found in the Nearctic and Neotropical regions, including the Amazon region of Ecuador.

Distribution

Nearctic and Neotropical regions; specifically documented in the Ecuadorian Amazon.

Host Associations

  • Avicularia purpurea - Second documented case of on Aviculariinae by a pompilid

Behavior

Has been observed engaging in on tarantulas.

Ecological Role

of tarantulas (Theraphosidae: Aviculariinae).

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