Colpa pollenifera
Colpa pollenifera is a of scoliid in the Scoliidae. Phylogenetic analyses using ultraconserved element (UCE) data indicate that the Colpa is sister to the tribe Scoliini, a relationship that renders the traditional tribe Campsomerini non-monophyletic. As with other scoliid wasps, the larvae of C. pollenifera are of scarabaeid . The species has been documented through iNaturalist observations, though detailed natural history information specific to this species remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Colpa pollenifera: /ˈkɔl.pa pɒl.əˈnɪf.ɛ.rə/
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Similar Taxa
- Campsomerini (excluding Colpa)Colpa was traditionally placed in Campsomerini, but phylogenetic analyses show it is sister to Scoliini, making Campsomerini sensu stricto (excluding Colpa) a separate clade
- ScoliiniColpa is sister to this tribe, sharing a common ancestor but distinguished by morphological and genetic differences that led to its placement in a separate