Dipogon brevis

(Cresson, 1867)

Dipogon brevis is a of spider wasp in the Pompilidae, originally described by Cresson in 1867. The Dipogon comprises small, -mimicking that hunt spiders on tree trunks. Like other members of this genus, D. brevis likely exhibits specialized nesting using pre-existing cavities and constructs distinctive partitions from mixed materials. The species is currently recognized as valid in major taxonomic databases, though specific natural history details remain poorly documented.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dipogon brevis: /dɪˈpoʊɡɒn ˈbrɛvɪs/

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Similar Taxa

  • Dipogon calipterusAnother member of the same with similar -mimicking appearance, wing banding pattern, and spider-hunting on tree trunks; distinguished by reddish front legs in D. calipterus and differences in wing measurements

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Taxonomic Note

Dipogon brevis was originally described by Cresson in 1867. The Catalogue of Life lists it as a synonym, while GBIF and iNaturalist recognize it as an accepted , indicating ongoing taxonomic evaluation.

Genus Characteristics

Members of Dipogon are distinguished from other pompilid wasps by the presence of a 'beard' of hairs on the maxillary palps, used to transport nesting materials. These hairs are the only definitive character for identification but are rarely visible on live specimens.

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