Gastrodynerus
Bohart, 1984
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1Gastrodynerus is a of potter wasps described by Bohart in 1984. It comprises four recognized , all occurring in Mexico, with one species (G. vanduzeei) also extending into the southwestern United States. The genus belongs to the Eumenidae and is restricted to the southwestern Nearctic region.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gastrodynerus: //ɡæsˌtroʊdɪˈnɪərəs//
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Identification
Distinguished from other Eumenidae by morphological characters described by Bohart (1984), though specific diagnostic features for field identification are not documented in available sources. As a genus of potter wasps, members likely possess the characteristic narrow petiole and pot-shaped nest typical of Eumeninae.
Habitat
Southwestern Nearctic environments; specific preferences are not documented.
Distribution
Mexico (all four ); southwestern United States (G. vanduzeei only).
Similar Taxa
- Other Eumenidae generaGastrodynerus can be distinguished by the morphological characters established in the original description (Bohart 1984), though specific comparative traits are not detailed in available sources.
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Taxonomic history
The was established by R.M. Bohart in 1984 based on specimens from western North America. The type and complete species inventory are documented in the original description.