Soil-nesting-wasp
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Argogorytes nigrifrons
Argogorytes nigrifrons is a species of sand wasp in the family Crabronidae, subfamily Bembicinae. It was described by Frederick Smith in 1856. The species is known from North America, with confirmed records from Canada including New Brunswick. Like other members of the genus Argogorytes, it is a solitary wasp that nests in soil.
Crabro argusinus
Crabro argusinus is a species of square-headed wasp in the family Crabronidae, described by R. Bohart in 1976. It belongs to a group of solitary wasps known for nesting in soil and provisioning their offspring with paralyzed prey. The species is known from North America, with records from Canada including Alberta. As a member of the genus Crabro, it shares the general characteristics of crabronid wasps but specific biological details remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Microbembex californica
Microbembex californica is a species of sand wasp in the family Crabronidae, first described by R. Bohart in 1970. It belongs to a genus of small to medium-sized predatory wasps that inhabit sandy environments. Like other members of the Bembicinae, this species likely excavates burrows in soil and provisions them with prey for their larvae. The specific epithet "californica" indicates a geographic association with California.
Tachytes crassus
Tachytes crassus is a species of square-headed wasp in the family Crabronidae, first described by Patton in 1880. It is one of approximately 35 North American species in the genus Tachytes, a group commonly referred to as "green-eyed wasps" due to the striking eye coloration of many species. The species is found in North America, with records from Canada including Ontario. As with other members of the genus, it is a solitary wasp that nests in soil and provisions its burrows with paralyzed orthopteran prey.