Acanthetropis
Wasbauer, 1958
Acanthetropis is a of in the Tiphiidae, established by Wasbauer in 1958. The genus belongs to the diverse group of tiphiid wasps, which are primarily known as of scarab beetle larvae. The genus is represented by a small number of described with limited published biological information.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acanthetropis: //əˌkænθəˈtrəʊpɪs//
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Similar Taxa
- TiphiaBoth are tiphiid wasps; Acanthetropis is distinguished by morphological characters in the male genitalia and wing venation as defined in the original description.
- NeotiphiaAnother in Tiphiidae with superficially similar body plan; Acanthetropis has been separated based on specific structural features of the and .