Chyphotes belfragei
(Blake, 1871)
Chyphotes belfragei is a of in the Chyphotidae, a small group of solitary wasps sometimes referred to as 'bradynobaenid wasps' or 'velvet ants' due to their wingless females and -like appearance. The species was described by Blake in 1871. Chyphotidae wasps are characterized by reduced wing venation and a distinct body form that separates them from related families. Very little specific biological information has been published for this particular species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chyphotes belfragei: //kaɪˈfoʊtiːz bɛlˈfrɑːdʒi.aɪ//
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Distribution
Recorded from Texas and surrounding regions in the southern United States. The is held in the UCR Entomology Research Museum collection.