Ancistrocerus campestris
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| Ancistrocerus campestris | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Vespidae |
| Genus: | Ancistrocerus |
| Species: | A. campestris
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| Ancistrocerus campestris (de Saussure, 1853)
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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
[edit]- ^ "Ancistrocerus campestris Overview". Encyclopedia of Life. Archived from the original on 2017-12-08. Retrieved 2022-02-27.