Anoplius subcylindricus

(Banks, 1917)

Anoplius subcylindricus is a of in the . It belongs to a diverse of solitary that primarily on . Like other members of Anoplius, this species exhibits the characteristic behaviors of spider wasps: females hunt spiders, paralyze them with , and provision underground burrows with these paralyzed prey for their larval offspring. The species was described by Nathan Banks in 1917.

Spider wasp female (Pompilidae, Anoplius subcylindricus) (39980285060) by Insects Unlocked from USA. Used under a CC0 license.

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How to pronounce Anoplius subcylindricus: //əˈnɒpliəs ˌsʌbsɪˈlɪndrɪkəs//

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