Cyphononyx optimus
Cyphononyx optimus | |
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Cyphononyx optimus from Ethiopia | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Hymenoptera |
Suborder: | Apocrita |
Superfamily: | Vespoidea |
Family: | Pompilidae |
Subfamily: | Pepsinae |
Genus: | Cyphononyx |
Species: | C. optimus |
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Cyphononyx optimus (Smith, 1855) | |
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Cyphononyx optimus is a species of spider hunting wasps in the family Pompilidae. [1]
Description
Cyphononyx optimus can reach a length of about 50 millimetres (2.0 in). Body is completely black, with black antennae. Wings are black too, with bluish reflections. Legs are yellowish.[2]
Females of this genus hunt and paralyse large spiders, mainly Palystes species.[3][2]
Distribution and habitat
This species can be found in subtropical forests, savanna and bushveld of Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Zimbabwe. [1][3][2]
References
- Picker, M., Griffiths, C & Weaving, A. 2002. Field Guide to Insects of South Africa. Struik Publishers, Cape Town
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