| Philanthus politus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Crabronidae |
| Genus: | Philanthus |
| Species: | P. politus |
| Binomial name | |
| Philanthus politus Say, 1824 | |
| Synonyms [1] | |
Philanthus politus is a white-striped species of bee-hunting wasp (or "beewolf").
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