Saltcedar-associate
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Cryptocheilus terminatus terminatus
Cryptocheilus terminatus terminatus is a subspecies of spider wasp in the family Pompilidae. The genus Cryptocheilus is known for hunting spiders to provision nests for their larvae. This subspecies was described by Thomas Say in 1828. It is currently treated as a synonym of Cryptocheilus terminatum terminatum in some taxonomic databases. Records indicate it has been observed in North America, specifically in association with flowering saltcedar (Tamarix) in Colorado.