Philanthus lepidus is a species of wasp in the family Philanthidae. It is found in North America.[1][2][3] It creates false burrows in its nests, and preys upon Halictidae bees. [4]

Philanthus lepidus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Philanthidae
Genus: Philanthus
Species:
P. lepidus
Binomial name
Philanthus lepidus
Cresson, 1865
Synonyms[1]
  • Philanthus carolinensis Banks, 1913
  • Philanthus carolinensis reductus Banks, 1921

References

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  1. ^ a b "Philanthus lepidus Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  2. ^ "Philanthus lepidus". GBIF. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  3. ^ Pulawski, Wojciech J. "Catalog of Sphecidae". California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
  4. ^ Evans, Howard E. (1964-01-01). "Notes on the Nesting Behavior of Philanthus Lepidus Cresson (Hymenoptera, Sphecidae)". Psyche: A Journal of Entomology. 71 (3). Hindawi Limited: 142–149. doi:10.1155/1964/29519. ISSN 0033-2615.