Philanthus lepidus is a species of wasp in the family Philanthidae. It is found in North America.[1][2][3] It creates false burrows in its nests, and preys upon Halictidae bees. [4]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Philanthidae |
| Genus: | Philanthus |
| Species: | P. lepidus
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| Binomial name | |
| Philanthus lepidus Cresson, 1865
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References
edit- ^ a b "Philanthus lepidus Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
- ^ "Philanthus lepidus". GBIF. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
- ^ Pulawski, Wojciech J. "Catalog of Sphecidae". California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
- ^ Evans, Howard E. (1964-01-01). "Notes on the Nesting Behavior of Philanthus Lepidus Cresson (Hymenoptera, Sphecidae)". Psyche: A Journal of Entomology. 71 (3). Hindawi Limited: 142–149. doi:10.1155/1964/29519. ISSN 0033-2615.
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