Ageniella cupida

(Cresson, 1867)

Ageniella cupida is a small spider wasp in the Pompilidae, first described by Cresson in 1867. It belongs to the "accepta group" alongside A. conflicta and A. blaisdelli. Like other members of this , it exhibits pronounced and -mimicry in females. The species is part of a taxonomically challenging complex where field identification to species level is often unreliable.

Ageniella cupida (26352959938) by Insects Unlocked from USA. Used under a CC0 license.Spider wasp male (Pompilidae, Ageniella cupida) (40540565052) by Insects Unlocked from USA. Used under a CC0 license.Spider wasp female (Pompilidae, Ageniella cupida) (40582365461) by Insects Unlocked from USA. Used under a CC0 license.

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How to pronounce Ageniella cupida: /ˌæd͡ʒəˈnɪɛlə ˈkuːpɪdə/

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