Anoplius virginiensis
(Cresson, 1867)
Virginia Blue-black Spider Wasp
Anoplius virginiensis is a spider wasp in the Pompilidae. Members of the Anoplius are solitary that prey on spiders, paralyzing them with venom to serve as food for their larvae. The was described by Cresson in 1867 and is known from limited observations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anoplius virginiensis: //əˈnoʊpliəs vərˌdʒɪniˈɛnsɪs//
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Similar Taxa
- Anoplius aethiopsLarge black spider wasp with similar coloration; distinguished by geographic range and microscopic examination of genitalia
- Anoplius cleoraVery similar ; reliably separated only through microscopic examination of specimens
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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