Priocnemis germana
(Cresson, 1867)
Priocnemis germana is a of spider wasp in the Pompilidae, first described by Cresson in 1867. Like other members of the Priocnemis, this species is a solitary that hunts spiders to provision nests for its larval offspring. The species belongs to a genus characterized by serrated hind tibiae, a diagnostic feature distinguishing them from other black spider wasps. Very few specific observations or detailed biological studies have been published for this particular species.
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How to pronounce Priocnemis germana: //ˌpraɪˈɒknɪmɪs dʒərˈmeɪnə//
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Similar Taxa
- Priocnemis minorataSimilar medium-sized black spider wasp with serrated hind tibiae; P. minorata is more thoroughly documented and may overlap in range, but specific distinguishing features between the two are not well established in available sources.
- Other Pompilidae genera (e.g., Anoplius, Ageniella)Other black spider wasps lack the serrated hind tibiae that characterize Priocnemis; this feature requires close examination of the hind leg.