Cryptocheilus severini
Banks, 1926
Cryptocheilus severini is a of spider wasp in the Pompilidae, described by Banks in 1926. Members of the Cryptocheilus are known to hunt spiders as prey for their larvae. The species has been documented in North America, particularly in association with flowering plants that provide nectar resources for .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cryptocheilus severini: /ˌkrɪptoʊˈkaɪləs seˈveːriːniː/
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Distribution
North America
Behavior
have been observed visiting flowering saltcedar (Tamarix sp.) trees to feed on nectar, a typical of many pompilid wasps that provision their nests with paralyzed spiders but require floral nectar for their own energy needs.