Xanthocampsomeris completa

Xanthocampsomeris completa can be distinguished from related scoliid wasps by its combination of yellow and black integumental coloration, with the yellow markings typically extensive on the metasoma. The genus Xanthocampsomeris differs from Campsomeris sensu stricto in genitalic and wing venation characters. Females are winged; males may be distinguished by genitalic structure. Detailed identification requires examination of male genitalia and wing venation patterns.

Recorded from the Americas, with observations concentrated in Central and South America. Specific country records require verification from specimen data.

As with other Scoliidae, adults are likely nectar feeders at flowers, while larvae are parasitoids of scarabaeid beetle larvae (white grubs) in soil. This parasitoid relationship contributes to natural regulation of scarab populations.

• Campsomeris speciesHistorically congeneric; distinguished by genitalic morphology and wing venation characters that separate Xanthocampsomeris as a distinct genus
• Other ScoliidaeYellow and black coloration pattern is shared with many scoliid wasps; precise identification requires examination of diagnostic morphological characters

• BugGuide
• GBIF taxonomy match
• iNaturalist taxon