Sphecid Wasps of Martha’s Vineyard

Checklist of Martha's Vineyard Sphecid Wasps

Subfamily	Tribe	Genus	Species	Comments
AMMOPHILINIAE
	Ammophilini
		*Ammophila*		A common genus but species-level ID from photos is difficult.
			Ammophila cf. nigricans	Smallish, black-winged species; uncommon.
			Ammophila pictipennis	Uncommon; only one confirmed observation, but several others appear valid.
			Ammophila procera	Status uncertain; probably truly common, but badly over-diagnosed by iNaturalist.
		*Eremnophila*
			Eremnophila aureonotata	Common.
CHLORIONTINAE
		*Chlorion*
			Chlorion aerarium	Uncommon.
SCELIPHRINAE
	Sceliphrini
		*Chalybion*
			Chalybion californicum	Uncommon.
		*Sceliphron*
			Sceliphron caementarium	Uncommon.
SPHECINAE
	Prionychini
		*Prionyx*
			Prionyx atratus	Uncommon.
			Prionyx parkeri

	Sphecini
		*Isodontia*
			Isodontia mexicana	Common.
		*Sphex*
			Sphex ichneumoneus	Common and conspicuous.
			Sphex pensylvanicus	Common.