Desmometopa sp. Loew, 1866

Desmometopa sp. Loew, 1866: https://marylandbiodiversity.org/taxon/15993
Taxon ID: 15993

Summary

Desmometopa sp. is a species in the genus Desmometopa.

Records

MBP has three records spanning three counties (Montgomery, Prince George's, and St. Mary's).

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Details

Description

Note "M" on forehead in this family.

Relationships

"Females are kleptoparasitic and are especially attracted to predatory insects or spiders feeding on honeybees." (John F. Carr/BugGuide)

Synonyms

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