Ancistrocerus campestris

Ancistrocerus campestris
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Vespidae
Genus: Ancistrocerus
Species:
A. campestris
Binomial name
Ancistrocerus campestris
(de Saussure, 1853)

Ancistrocerus campestris is a species of potter wasp. Adults grow up to 10 mm (0.394 in) in length.[1] Quickly identified by the coloration on the rear of its thorax which is reminiscent of a smiley face. Preys on the caterpillars of Amphisbatidae and Gelechiidae.

References

  1. ^ "Ancistrocerus campestris Overview". Encyclopedia of Life. Archived from the original on 2017-12-08. Retrieved 2022-02-27.


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