Allodynerus delphinalis
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Allodynerus delphinalis is a species from the order of the hymenoptera (Hymenoptera) within the solitary wasps (Eumeninae).
features
The wasps reach a body length of 10 to 12.5 millimeters (females) or 9 to 10.5 millimeters (males). Their body is yellow-black in color. The first parts of the antennae are brownish on the underside. The thoracic hair on the back is soft and wavy, in contrast to Allodynerus floricola , whose hair is brush-like.
Occurrence
The species occurs from southern Europe to southern Sweden. It colonizes semi-open habitats that are more favored in temperature, but also tolerates a certain degree of moisture. The animals fly from early June to late September. They are rare in Central Europe.
Way of life
Allodynerus delphinalis usually creates its nests in the stems of blackberries . The brood is fed with caterpillars of smaller butterflies . Adults only rarely fly to flowers.
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Web links
literature
- Rolf Witt: Wasps. Observe, determine. Naturbuch-Verlag, Augsburg 1998, ISBN 3-89440-243-1 .