Pleasant Beewolf

Philanthus lepidus

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Crabronidae

Philanthus lepidus is a species of wasp in the family Philanthidae. It is found in North America. It creates false burrows in its nests, and preys upon Halictidae bees.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

United States of America · 99Canada · 43

Sources and credits

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