Dielis dorsata
(Fabricius, 1787)
Caribbean scoliid wasp
Dielis dorsata is a of scoliid in the Scoliidae, commonly known as the Caribbean scoliid wasp. The species belongs to the Dielis, which has been inferred to be non-monophyletic in recent phylogenetic studies. As a member of Scoliidae, it is likely a of scarab beetle , though specific associations for this species are not well documented. The species has been recorded from the conterminous United States and the Caribbean region.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Recorded from the conterminous 48 United States and the Caribbean region. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in the US.
Similar Taxa
- Dielis toltecaBoth belong to the Dielis; D. tolteca is a western North American found in Colorado and is known to parasitize scarab beetle , while D. dorsata occurs in the Caribbean and southeastern US
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Taxonomic note
Phylogenetic analyses using ultraconserved element (UCE) data indicate that the Dielis is non-monophyletic, suggesting future taxonomic revision may be needed
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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