| Ancistrocerus parietum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Vespidae |
| Genus: | Ancistrocerus |
| Species: | A. parietum |
| Binomial name | |
| Ancistrocerus parietum Linnaeus, 1758 | |
Ancistrocerus parietum is a species of insects belonging to the family Vespidae. [1]
It is native to Europe and North America. [2]
Ancistrocerus is a widely distributed genus of potter wasps present in many biogeographical regions of the world. They are nonpetiolate eumenine wasps with a transverse ridge at the bending summit of the first metasomal tergum and with a low and opaque propodeal lamella completely fused to the submarginal carina.
The European potter wasp or European tube wasp is a species of potter wasp. As an imago (adult), the female collects as many as 20 caterpillars for each nest, which consists of a single cell. Her larval offspring then feed on these inside the nest, which is sealed with mud arranged by her. As adults, they eat nectar and aphid honeydew. Males cannot sting, and the sting of a female is not painful. They can be found on windows, foraging for nectar on flowers, or searching out small cracks or holes in which to nest.
Planotortrix excessana, the greenheaded leafroller, is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is native to New Zealand and is an introduced species in Hawaii. It is extremely variable in appearance and feeds on many native and introduced species. It is regarded as a pest of some agricultural and forestry crops.
Chrysis ignita is a species of cuckoo wasp. It is one of a group of species which are difficult to separate and which may be referred to as ruby-tailed wasps.
Ancistrocerus nigricornis is a species of potter wasp.
Ancistrocerus scoticus is a Palearctic species of potter wasp.
Euodynerus foraminatus is a species of potter or mason wasp in the family Vespidae. It is notable as a hymenopteran with fertile diploid males.
Euodynerus hidalgo is a species of potter or mason wasp in the family Vespidae. It is distributed in North America.
Chrysis ruddii, the ruby-tailed wasp, is a species of cuckoo wasps, an insects in the family Chrysididae.
Chrysis angustula is a species of cuckoo wasps, insects in the family Chrysididae.
Ancistrocerus longispinosus is a species of potter wasp, belonging to the family Vespidae, subfamily Eumeninae.
Ancistrocerus antilope is a species of wasp of the family Vespidae.
Ancistrocerus oviventris is a Palearctic species of potter wasp.
Ancistrocerus trifasciatus is a Palearctic species of potter wasp.
Ceriana ornata is an Australian species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae. Resembling a wasp, this hoverfly preys on other insects including Australian native bees and the planthopper. Bottom image shown is a Potter wasp, Ancistrocerus Kereri and resembles Ceriana Ornata. C. Ornata can be identified by its distinct Y-shaped antenna, large compound eyes and only has two wings.
Ancistrocerus adiabatus is a species of potter wasp. Adults grow up to 11 mm (0.433 in) in length. This species is multivoltine and has been witnessed migrating.
Ancistrocerus campestris is a species of potter wasp. Adults grow up to 10 mm (0.394 in) in length. Quickly identified by the coloration on the rear of its thorax which is reminiscent of a smiley face. Preys on the caterpillars of Amphisbatidae and Gelechiidae.
Chrysis fulgida, the ruby-tailed wasp, is a species of cuckoo wasp in the family Chrysididae.
Leucospis affinis is a species of parasitic wasp of megachilid bees. The species Ancistrocerus antilope is also a host. It can be found in North America.
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