Aporus niger

(Cresson, 1867)

Aporus niger is a of spider wasp in the Pompilidae, first described by Cresson in 1867. Like other members of the Aporus, it is a that hunts spiders to provision nests for its larvae. The species is part of a genus characterized by distinctive morphological traits including a streamlined and relatively short legs. Specific biological details for A. niger remain poorly documented in published literature.

SaundersHymenopteraAculeataPlate8 by Edward Saunders. Used under a Public domain license.Spider wasp male (Pompilidae, Aporus niger) (41274105505) by Insects Unlocked from USA. Used under a CC0 license.Spider wasp female (Pompilidae, Aporus niger) (41453373544) by Insects Unlocked from USA. Used under a CC0 license.

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How to pronounce Aporus niger: /ˈæpərəs ˈnaɪdʒər/

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Similar Taxa

  • Aporus luxusBoth share the Aporus and exhibit the characteristic streamlined with a gradual slope toward the , short proportioned legs, and relatively short thick that distinguish the genus from other spider wasps. A. luxus is better documented and ranges across western North America.

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