Liris argentatus is a species of square-headed wasp in the family Crabronidae. It is found in the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and Oceania. Females overwinter as adults.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Liris argentatus 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
- Lyroda subita
- Tachysphex nigerrimus
- Anoplius nigerrimus
- Dicyrtomellus tingitanus
- Episyron biguttatus
- Liris subtessellatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Crabronidae
- Genus
- Liris
- Species
- Liris argentatus
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