Tachytes
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| Tachytes | |
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| Tachytes etruscus | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Crabronidae |
| Subfamily: | Crabroninae |
| Tribe: | Larrini |
| Subtribe: | Gastrosericina |
| Genus: | Tachytes Panzer, 1806 |
Tachytes is a genus of predatory, solitary wasps, containing about 300 species.[1]
Distribution
These wasps have a worldwide distribution throughout temperate and tropical regions.[3]
Description
Adults are typically black, with light or clear wings, and sometimes a red or brown gaster or legs. They are about 12 mm long, but can range from 4 mm to 24 mm. Many species have green eyes, which is distinctive of the genus. They often possess short golden hairs and a round build, which can give them a bee-like appearance.[3]
