Subfamily

Philanthinae

Cerceris sextoides. Photo: (c) brianjdykstranativebeesociety, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

The subfamilly Philanthinae is one of the largest groups in the wasp family Crabronidae, with about 1100 species in 9 genera, most of them in Cerceris; Alexander treats it as having only 8 genera. Historically, this subfamily has frequently been accorded family status. The subfamily consists of solitary, predatory wasps, each genus having its own distinct and consistent prey preferences. The adult females dig tunnels in the ground for nesting.

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Humboldt Life
- Kingdom: Animalia (Animals)
  - Phylum: Arthropoda (Arthropods)
    - Subphylum: Hexapoda (Hexapods)
      - Class: Insecta (Insects)
        Subclass: Pterygota (Winged and once-winged insects)
        Order: Hymenoptera (Ants, bees, wasps, and sawflies)
        Suborder: Apocrita (Narrow-waisted wasps, ants, and bees)
        Infraorder: Aculeata (Ants, bees, and stinging wasps)
        Superfamily: Apoidea (Bees and apoid wasps)
        Family: Crabronidae (Square-headed wasps, sand wasps, and allies)
        Subfamily: Philanthinae
        Tribe: Cercerini (Weevil wasps and allies) (1)

Subtaxa

Tribe: Cercerini (Weevil wasps and allies)

Subfamily

Philanthinae

Subtaxa

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