Poecilopompilus interruptus semiflavus
Evans, 1966
Semiflavate Interrupted Spider Wasp
A of spider wasp in the Pompilidae, described by Evans in 1966. Belongs to a of mostly tropical spider wasps with only three reaching the United States. The nominate species Poecilopompilus interruptus is widespread and highly variable in coloration, with multiple subspecies recognized based on geographic variation in color pattern. Members of this genus are known for Müllerian mimicry of paper wasps (Polistes) and other defended spider wasps.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Poecilopompilus interruptus semiflavus: /ˌpɪsɪloʊˈpɒmpɪləs ɪnˌtɛrʌpˈtʊs ˌsɛmɪˈflevəs/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Bug Eric: Wasp Wednesday: Poecilopompilus algidus
- Brazil Bugs #4 – Mais dos percevejos | Beetles In The Bush
- Bug Eric: Wasp Wednesday: Neamblyjoppa?
- Bug Eric: Spider Sunday: Labyrinth Spiders
- Bug Eric: Ichneumon Wasp: Ceratogastra ornata
- Brazil Bugs #1 | Beetles In The Bush