Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Aspidiphoridae, Coniporidae
Explanation of Names
Sphindidae Jacquelin du Val 1860
Numbers
9 spp. in 4 genera of 2 subfamilies in our area, ~60 spp. in 9 genera worldwide
(1)Identification
Head partially visible from above. Convex, elongate to broadly oval. Scape and pedicel asymmetrically inflated, antennal club about as long as stem. Pronotum broader than head and as broad as elytra at base. Ventrite I is longest and most coarsely punctured.
Habitat
wherever slime molds are prevalent
(1)Food
both adult and larvae feed on sporocarps of myxomycetes (slime molds)
(1)Contributed by
Jim McClarin on 17 June, 2006 - 7:36am
Additional contributions by
ceiseman,
v belovLast updated 5 January, 2015 - 12:01am