Phanagenia
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| Domain: | Eukaryota
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| Kingdom: | Animalia
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| Phylum: | Arthropoda
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| Class: | Insecta
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| Family: | Pompilidae
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| Genus: | Phanagenia Banks, 1933
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Phanagenia is a genus of spider wasp in the tribe Ageniellini, a member of the family Pompilidae. The genus has only one species in North America, .[1]
Description[]
Wasps in the genus Phanagenia are small, thin, and wiry. Adults range from 5 mm to 15 mm.[1] Most are black, including Phanagenia bombycina, with iridescent black wings.
Habitat[]
Woodlands and woodland edges, where adults rarely visit flowers.[1]
Nest[]
Nests and nest provisions are similar to those of other Ageniellini, such as Auplopus, Ageniella, and Eragenia.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c d "Genus Phanagenia". bugguide.net. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
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