Dielis trifasciata nassauensis

Dielis trifasciata nassauensis is a of scoliid in the Scoliidae. Scoliid wasps are large-bodied wasps whose larvae develop as parasitoids of scarab beetle . The Dielis has been inferred to be non-monophyletic in phylogenetic studies using ultraconserved element data. This subspecies is part of a group whose has historically been unstable and is currently under revision based on modern systematic approaches.

Wasps on sea grape flowers. Little San Salvadore, April (24004965867) by Dr Mary Gillham Archive Project. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Dielis trifasciata nassauensis (14466667) by Peter Nathaniel Boyer. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dielis trifasciata nassauensis: /ˈdiːlɪs traɪfæsiˈeɪtə næˈsaʊɛnsɪs/

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Distribution

The epithet "nassauensis" suggests an association with Nassau, likely referring to a geographic location such as Nassau in the Bahamas or a similarly named locality. However, specific distribution records for this subspecies are not documented in the provided sources.

Ecological Role

As a member of Scoliidae, this likely functions as a of scarab beetle larvae (), contributing to natural of scarab . This ecological role is characteristic of the , though specific records for this are not available.

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Taxonomic Note

The Dielis was inferred to be non-monophyletic in a 2022 phylogenetic study by Khouri using ultraconserved element data. The higher-level of Scoliidae is currently in need of revision, and taxonomic changes are recommended to be predicated on expanded geographic and taxonomic sampling.

Research Context

Modern systematic treatment of scoliid wasps has been limited by lack of reliable . Recent work at UC Davis by Ziad Khouri has brought taxonomic order to this using modern and classical techniques combined with - data.