Dielis pilipes

Hairy-footed Scoliid Wasp

Dielis pilipes, commonly known as the hairy-footed scoliid , is a of large-bodied wasp in the Scoliidae. The species belongs to a group whose larvae are parasitoids of scarab beetle . Phylogenetic studies indicate that the Dielis is not monophyletic, suggesting the of this group requires revision. The species has been documented through over 1,100 observations on iNaturalist.

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How to pronounce Dielis pilipes: //ˈdaɪ.ɛlɪs ˈpɪlaɪpɛs//

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Phylogenetic analysis using ultraconserved element (UCE) data indicates that the Dielis is inferred to be non-monophyletic, with the higher-level of Scoliidae in need of revision.

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