Parancistrocerus toltecus
(de Saussure, 1857)
Parancistrocerus toltecus is a small mason wasp in the Eumeninae. As a member of this , it is a solitary cavity-nesting that provisions its nests with paralyzed caterpillars for its larval offspring. The was described by de Saussure in 1857. Like other Parancistrocerus species, it likely utilizes pre-existing hollow twigs or borings in dead wood for nest construction. Very little specific information has been published about the natural history of this particular species.
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How to pronounce Parancistrocerus toltecus: /ˌpærənsɪsˈtrɒsərəs tɒlˈtikəs/
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Taxonomic note
Parancistrocerus toltecus is one of many small, often superficially similar mason wasp in the Parancistrocerus. Identification to species level typically requires examination of specimens under a microscope and reference to specialized keys. The genus Parancistrocerus is part of the diverse potter and mason wasp fauna of North America.