Evagetes padrinus
(Viereck, 1902)
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1Evagetes padrinus is a of spider wasp in the Pompilidae. It has been recorded from Hawaii and the continental United States. The Evagetes is characterized by relatively short, thick and a blocky , distinguishing it from the superficially similar genus Aporus. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Evagetes padrinus: /ɛvəˈɡeɪtiːz pəˈdraɪnəs/
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Identification
Evagetes can be distinguished from the unrelated Aporus by their blocky , whereas Aporus has a more streamlined thorax that slopes gradually toward the . Both genera share relatively short, thick . Specific identification features for E. padrinus are not documented in available sources.
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Distribution
Recorded from Hawaii and the continental United States (US).
Ecological Role
As a member of Pompilidae, this likely functions as a of spiders, though this has not been directly documented for E. padrinus.
Similar Taxa
- Aporus spp.Shares short, thick with Evagetes, but differs in shape—Aporus has a streamlined, sloping thorax while Evagetes has a blockier thorax.
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Taxonomic Note
Catalogue of Life lists this name as a synonym, while GBIF treats it as accepted. NCBI uses authority (Viereck, 1903) rather than (Viereck, 1902).
Data Scarcity
Only 2 observations recorded in iNaturalist as of source date, indicating this is rarely encountered or underreported.