Hemipepsis toussainti
(Banks, 1928)
Hemipepsis toussainti is a of tarantula hawk in the Pompilidae, described by Banks in 1928. It belongs to the Hemipepsis, which includes large, predatory spider wasps that paralyze tarantulas to provision their nests. The species is part of a diverse group of tarantula hawks found in western North America. Very few observations of this species have been recorded.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hemipepsis toussainti: //ˌhɛmɪˈpɛpsɪs tuːˈsænti//
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