It is found in South America and reported from Venezuela, Colombia, French Guiana, and Brazil.

Like other members of the genus, females of this species have well-developed hind abdominal foliaceous appendages which can be coated with plant-derived resin.

This species has been documented to prey upon meliponine bees (stingless bees), including Melipona compressipes and M.

[1] Usually, the bee assassin kills the prey species quickly (within 6–8 seconds).

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