Xanthocampsomeris
Bradley, 1957
Species Guides
4Xanthocampsomeris is a New World of scoliid wasps ( Scoliidae) comprising five . Formerly treated as a subgenus of Campsomeris, it was elevated to generic status by Bradley in 1957. These are found from the southern United States through the West Indies to Colombia.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xanthocampsomeris: /ˌzæn.θoʊ.kæmpˈsɒm.er.ɪs/
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Identification
Distinguished from related scoliid by the combination of: yellow markings restricted to 3-4 abdominal tergites (not more extensive), red coloration at the abdominal apex, reddish legs with contrasting white hind tibial spurs, and subhyaline wings with yellow venation. Formerly classified within Campsomeris, from which it was separated based on these morphological features.
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Appearance
Small to medium-sized with dark bodies. bears yellow markings on three or four tergites and red coloration at the apex. Legs are reddish with white hind tibial spurs. Wings are subhyaline with yellow venation.
Distribution
West Indies, southern United States south to Colombia
Similar Taxa
- CampsomerisFormerly treated as a subgenus within Campsomeris; separated based on more restricted yellow abdominal markings (3-4 tergites versus more extensive patterning) and other morphological features
More Details
Taxonomic history
Elevated from subgenus of Campsomeris to full status by Bradley in 1957
Species diversity
Five described : X. completa (with X. c. completa and X. c. yucatanensis), X. fulvohirta, X. hesterae, X. limosa, and X. tricincta