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Pompilus (wasp)

Pompilus is a genus of spider wasps in the family Pompilidae the members of which prey on spiders. There are seven species recognised in Pompilus sensu stricto. It is the type genus of the family Pompilidae and the sub-family Pompilinae.

Usage examples of "pompilus".

Pompili family shone all over the roof, doors, and panels of the house, and over the grand velvet baldaquins prepared to receive Popes and Emperors.