Anoplius americanus is a species of blue-black spider wasp which is widely distributed in the New World.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Anoplius americanus being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Anoplius viaticus
- Lophopompilus samariensis
- Anoplius infuscatus
- Anospilus orbitalis
- Psorthaspis brimleyi
- Palmodes dimidiatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Pompilidae
- Genus
- Anoplius
- Species
- Anoplius americanus
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