Bradynobaenidae
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Bradynobaenidae is a family of wasps similar to the Mutillidae
. These species are often found in arid regions.
Mutillidae
Mutillidae are a family of more than 3,000 species of wasp whose wingless females resemble ants. Their common name velvet ant refers to their dense pile of hair which most often is bright scarlet or orange but may also be black, white, silver, or gold. Their bright colours serve as aposematic signals...
. These species are often found in arid regions.
Genera found in Europe
- Apterogyna Latreille, 1809
- Gynecaptera Skorikov, 1935
Other genera
- Bradynobaenus Spinola, 1851
- Chyphotes Blake, 1886
- Typhoctes Ashmead, 1899