Priocnemis notha occidentis

Banks, 1944

Priocnemis notha occidentis is a of spider wasp in the Pompilidae, first described by Banks in 1944. As a member of the Priocnemis, it belongs to a group of solitary that hunt spiders to provision nests for their larval offspring. The subspecific epithet "occidentis" indicates a western distribution, distinguishing it from the nominate subspecies.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Priocnemis notha occidentis: /priːˈɒknɛ.mɪs ˈnəʊθə ɒk.sɪˈdɛn.tɪs/

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Distribution

Western North America (implied by subspecific epithet "occidentis"); specific range details not documented in available sources.

Ecological Role

of spiders; likely functions as a agent of spider in its .

Similar Taxa

  • Priocnemis notha nothaNominate ; P. notha occidentis distinguished by western distribution and potentially subtle morphological differences.
  • Priocnemis minorataCongeneric black spider wasp with serrated hind tibia; differs in having documented records and specific morphological characters.

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