Auplopus architectus is a species of spider wasp of the family Pompilidae.[1][2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Pompilidae |
| Genus: | Auplopus |
| Species: | A. architectus
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| Binomial name | |
| Auplopus architectus Say, 1832
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Description
editAuplopus architectus are small to medium sized wasps, with females as long as 1+1/2 in. The exoskeleton is iridescent, especially within the subspecies A. a. metallicus. The head is black and the wings are usually amber in color.[1]
Habitat
editMostly wooded areas. Found often near old buildings, but in the wild, nests are built in rock crevasses. In civilized areas, they are found near old buildings. Nests are built in cracks of such buildings. They will nest in other cavities, such as at the back of pipes.[3] [1]
Behavior
editThis species is often nervous (energetic), and always on the lookout for prey. If they get into buildings, they are seen at windows with lots of sun.
Nests
editNests are barrel shaped capsules, made of mud.[4]
Geographic range
editSeparate populations in California, the Northeastern U.S., and Arkansas.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Species Auplopus architectus". BugGuide.
- ^ "Auplopus architectus". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 2021-10-16.
- ^ S. Eckhardt, personal observation.
- ^ Eaton, Eric R.; Kaufman, Ken (2007). Kaufman Filed Guide to Insects of North America. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.