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The vast majority of wasp species are solitary insects. [10] [25] Having mated, the adult female forages alone and if it builds a nest, does so for the benefit of its own offspring. Some solitary wasps nest in small groups alongside others of their species, but each is involved in caring for its own offspring (except for such actions as ...
The wasp preys on invertebrates, preferring larvae and caterpillars of lepidopteran insects (moths and butterflies) for protein resources, [8] but may also feed on marine invertebrates or fish carrion when the opportunity arises. [22] Asian paper wasps also feed on the larvae of other conspecific females. [18]
Palaeovespa florissantia, late Eocene. The Vespidae are a large (nearly 5000 species), diverse, cosmopolitan family of wasps, including nearly all the known eusocial wasps (such as Polistes fuscatus, Vespa orientalis, and Vespula germanica) and many solitary wasps. [1]
Other insects as larvae, sugary liquids such as nectar as adults Other insects, overripe fruit, sugary drinks, human food and food waste, meat [f] Other insects as larvae, sugary liquids such as nectar as adults Sting Barbed. Kills bee; [g] continues pumping. Smooth; can repeat. Retracts. Sting Pain [3] 2 2 1.5–3 depending on species
Aquatic macroinvertebrates are insects in their nymph and larval stages, snails, worms, crayfish, and clams that spend at least part of their lives in water. These insects play a large role in freshwater ecosystems by recycling nutrients as well as providing food to higher trophic levels.
Hymenoptera is a large order of insects, comprising the sawflies, wasps, bees, and ants. Over 150,000 living species of Hymenoptera have been described, [2] [3] in addition to over 2,000 extinct ones. [4] Many of the species are parasitic. Females typically have a special ovipositor for inserting eggs into hosts or places that are otherwise ...
A badger's nest is called a sett. A beaver's nest is called a lodge. An eagle's nest is called an eyrie. [16] An otter's den is called a holt or a couch. A pheasant's nest is called a nide. [17] [vague] A rabbit's nest is called a form. [18] A squirrel's or ringtail possum's nest is called a drey. A wasp's nest is called a vespiary. [19]
This fish, a member of the goby family, differs from similar members of the group in having its first anal fin ray further forward, under dorsal fin 4. Male individuals of the anglerfish species Photocorynus spiniceps have been documented to be 6.2–7.3 mm (0.24–0.29 in) at maturity, and thus claimed to be a smaller species.