Anoplius brevihirta

(Banks, 1945)

Anoplius brevihirta is a of spider wasp in the Pompilidae. According to current taxonomic databases, this name is treated as a synonym of Anoplius cylindricus. The species was originally described by Nathan Banks in 1945. As a member of the Anoplius, it belongs to a diverse group of spider wasps known for hunting wolf spiders and other ground-dwelling spiders to provision their nests.

Spider wasp female (Pompilidae, Anoplius brevihirta) (40306447365) by Insects Unlocked from USA. Used under a CC0 license.

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How to pronounce Anoplius brevihirta: //æˈnɒplɪəs ˌbrɛvɪˈhɜːrtə//

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  • Anoplius cylindricusAnoplius brevihirta is currently synonymized with this ; they represent the same under different names.

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