Zethus slossonae

Fox, 1892

Slosson's Mason Wasp

Zethus slossonae, commonly known as Slosson's , is a solitary in the Vespidae. It belongs to the Eumeninae, commonly called potter or mason wasps, which are known for constructing mud or clay nests. The species was first described by Fox in 1892 and is named in honor of American entomologist Annie Trumbull Slosson. Like other members of its , it is a stinging wasp with solitary nesting habits.

Zethus slossonae on Sagittaria blossom (7168575697) by Bob Peterson from North Palm Beach, Florida, Planet Earth!. Used under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license.Zethus slossonae (a Mason Wasp of Florida) by Bob Peterson from North Palm Beach, Florida, Planet Earth!. Used under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license.Wasp - Zethus slossonae, Dagny Johnson State Park, Key Largo, Florida by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

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How to pronounce Zethus slossonae: /ˈzɛθəs slɔˈsoʊsəˌneɪ/

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Etymology

The specific epithet 'slossonae' honors Annie Trumbull Slosson (1838–1926), an American entomologist and author who made significant contributions to the study of insects in the northeastern United States.

Taxonomic Notes

The placement of this shows some variation in sources: Vespidae (sensu lato) in traditional classifications, with some modern treatments placing Eumeninae in the separate family Eumenidae. The Catalogue of Life and Wikipedia sources list it under Vespidae, while GBIF lists Eumenidae.

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