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Hump-backed Beewolf

Philanthus gibbosus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Hymenoptera ›Family: Crabronidae ›Genus: Philanthus

About

Philanthus gibbosus, which is commonly referred to as a beewolf due to its predation practices, is a species of bee-hunting wasp and is the most common and widespread member of the genus in North America. P. gibbosus is of the order Hymenoptera and the genus Philanthus. It is native to the Midwestern United States and the western Appalachians. P. gibbosus are often observed to visit flowers and other plants in search of insect prey to feed...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hump-backed Beewolf?
The scientific name of Hump-backed Beewolf is Philanthus gibbosus.
What kingdom does Hump-backed Beewolf belong to?
Hump-backed Beewolf belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Hump-backed Beewolf belong to?
Hump-backed Beewolf belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Hump-backed Beewolf belong to?
Hump-backed Beewolf belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Hump-backed Beewolf belong to?
Hump-backed Beewolf belongs to the order Hymenoptera.
What family does Hump-backed Beewolf belong to?
Hump-backed Beewolf belongs to the family Crabronidae.
What genus does Hump-backed Beewolf belong to?
Hump-backed Beewolf belongs to the genus Philanthus.