Evagetes mohave
(Banks, 1933)
Evagetes mohave is a of spider wasp in the Pompilidae, described by Nathan Banks in 1933. The Evagetes is characterized by a blocky, robust that distinguishes it from the related genus Aporus, which has a more streamlined thorax that slopes gradually toward the . Members of the genus Evagetes share with Aporus relatively short and thick . The species epithet 'mohave' suggests an association with the Mojave Desert region of southwestern North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Evagetes mohave: //ɛ.vəˈdʒiː.tiːz moʊˈhɑː.veɪ//
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Identification
Evagetes mohave can be distinguished from other spider wasps by its blocky, robust (in contrast to the streamlined thorax of Aporus ). The are relatively short and thick, a trait shared with Aporus but combined with the distinctive thoracic structure. The specific epithet and original description by Banks (1933) provide the primary means of identification.
Distribution
The epithet 'mohave' indicates association with the Mojave Desert region. The Evagetes occurs in North America.
Similar Taxa
- Aporus speciesEvagetes and Aporus share relatively short, thick but differ in structure: Evagetes has a blocky, robust thorax while Aporus has a streamlined thorax that slopes gradually toward the .