| Philanthus solivagus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Crabronidae |
| Genus: | Philanthus |
| Species: | P. solivagus |
| Binomial name | |
| Philanthus solivagus Say, 1837 | |
Philanthus solivagus is a species of wasp in the family Crabronidae. It is found in North America. [1] [2] [3] [4]
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