Cyphononyx optimus

Cyphononyx optimus is a species of spider wasps in the family Pompilidae.

Description
C. optimus can reach a length around 50 mm. The body is completely black, with black antennae. The wings are black, too, with bluish reflections. Legs are yellowish.

Females of this genus hunt and paralyse large spiders, mainly Palystes species.

Distribution and habitat
This species can be found in subtropical forests, savanna, and bushveld of Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.