Anoplius ithaca

(Banks, 1912)

Anoplius ithaca is a of in the . Very little specific information is available for this species. Based on its within the Anoplius, it likely shares the general biology of other members of this genus: females hunt , paralyze them with , and provision underground burrows as food for their . The species was described by Nathan Banks in 1912.

Spider wasp male (Pompilidae, Anoplius ithaca) (40484610675) by Insects Unlocked from USA. Used under a CC0 license.Spider wasp female (Pompilidae, Anoplius ithaca) (41337110422) by Insects Unlocked from USA. Used under a CC0 license.

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How to pronounce Anoplius ithaca: /əˈnoʊpliəs ˈɪθəkə/

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  • Anoplius aethiopsSimilar black coloration and body form; both are large in the same . Anoplius aethiops has been documented at 13-23 mm (females), hunts wolf (Lycosidae), and is active late summer through fall. Microscopic examination is required to separate closely related Anoplius .
  • Anoplius cleoraVery similar to A. aethiops and A. ithaca; distinguished primarily by preference (open sand dunes) and subtle morphological differences visible only under magnification. All three require expert examination for reliable identification.
  • Stizoides renicinctusSimilar black body with orange or red abdominal banding pattern. However, S. renicinctus is a () that exploits nests of other rather than hunting , belongs to Crabronidae, and has a more elongate body with different proportions.

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