Biology

Crambidae Crambidae- Information from Wikipedia on this family of moths. Witchetty Grub (Endoxyla leucomochla) Witchetty Grub (Endoxyla leucomochla)- Photograph and information on this species. Cosmopterigidae of Australia Cosmopterigidae of Australia- Provides a list of the cosmopterigids found in Australia with photographs of the adults and larvae of some species. Cosmopterigid Moth (Cosmopterigidae family ) Cosmopterigid Moth (Cosmopterigidae family )- Photographs and information on this small moth. Bombyx mori Bombyx mori- Photographs and information from the Animal Diversity Web. Bombyx mori Bombyx mori- Photographs and information on the silkworm. Bombyx mori Bombyx mori- Blog about rearing the China silkworm with photographs and information on the different stages of development. Bombyx mori Bombyx mori- Wikipedia article on the silkmoth, the larva of which is the silkworm. Syntomeida epilais: Oleander Caterpillar Syntomeida epilais: Oleander Caterpillar- Provides photographs and a description of this caterpillar, its distribution, life cycle, damage and means of control. Lymire edwardsii: Edwards Wasp Moth Lymire edwardsii: Edwards Wasp Moth- Provides photographs of different life stages and a description of this moth and its larvae, which feed on Ficus, its economic importance and … Cinnabar moth: Tyria jacobaeae Cinnabar moth: Tyria jacobaeae- Information from ARKive including description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Utetheisa ornatrix: Bella Moth Utetheisa ornatrix: Bella Moth- Photographs of the life stages of this moth and the rattlebox plants on which its larvae feed, its distribution, description, life cycle, biology a… Estigmene acrea: Saltmarsh Caterpillar Estigmene acrea: Saltmarsh Caterpillar- Provides photographs of different life stages and a description of this moth and its larva, its distribution, host plants, damage, natural … Empyreuma affinis Empyreuma affinis- Provides photographs and a description of this moth whose larvae feeds on oleander, its distribution, life cycle, damage and management. Cinnabar Moth Cinnabar Moth- Information from Wikipedia on this red and black moth, Tyria jacobaeae, with a description and several photographs. Xylocopa spp. - Large Carpenter Bees Xylocopa spp. - Large Carpenter Bees- Biology, distribution, identification, economic importance, and management, with reference list and images. From state of Florida. Carpenter Bee: Xylocopa virginica Carpenter Bee: Xylocopa virginica- Photographs and information on the natural history of this solitary bee. Large Carpenter Bees: Xylocopa spp. Large Carpenter Bees: Xylocopa spp.- Information on these bees, their distribution, identification, biology and economic importance. Carpenter Bees (Xylocopa spp.) Carpenter Bees (Xylocopa spp.)- Photographic study of these bees. Bruchophagus roddi: Alfalfa Seed Chalcid Bruchophagus roddi: Alfalfa Seed Chalcid- Photographs of adult and larvae, with information on symptoms and a description of this pest of alfalfa. Parasite Wasps Parasite Wasps- Photographs and information on the parasitic species found in the Brisbane area, Australia. Chalcid Wasp Chalcid Wasp- Information from Wikipedia on the superfamily of wasps, Chalcidoidea, most of the members of which are parasitoids of other insects. Paper Wasps, Yellowjackets and other Stinging Wasps Paper Wasps, Yellowjackets and other Stinging Wasps- Illustrated article on the different groups of wasps, their avoidance and control, and the medical importance of stings and th… Wood Wasps and Horntails Wood Wasps and Horntails- Information on these wasps in the families Siricidae, Xiphydriidae, Anaxyelidae and Orussidea, whose larvae tunnel through wood. Parasitoid Wasp Threatens Scottish Seven Spot Ladybird Parasitoid Wasp Threatens Scottish Seven Spot Ladybird- Photographic article by Anne Bruce on the effect the parasitic wasp Dinocampus coccinellae is having on the ladybird Coccin… Wasp Warriors: The Wasp Sting Wasp Warriors: The Wasp Sting- Article by Maurice Smith with photographs of the stinging apparatus and a description of how a sting is inflicted. Research on Chalcidoid Systematics Research on Chalcidoid Systematics- Information about research on the Chalcidoidea from the University of California, Riverside. Social Wasps and Their Nests Social Wasps and Their Nests- This website discusses all aspects of social wasps including hornets, yellowjackets and paper wasps. It includes an introduction, a gallery, a forum … Southern Yellowjacket Southern Yellowjacket- Factsheet on Vespula squamosa. Paper Wasp Paper Wasp- Photographs, life cycle, habitat, and pest status of wasps of the genus Polistes. Polistes sp: Paper Wasps Polistes sp: Paper Wasps- Photograph of this wasp and information on its habitat, life cycle and description. Baldfaced Hornet and Aerial Yellowjacket Baldfaced Hornet and Aerial Yellowjacket- Photographs, description, life history and habits of Dolichovespula maculata and D. arenaria. Zethus Spp. Zethus Spp.- Photographs and information on the mason wasps, their distribution, identification, biology and economic importance. Vespula and Dolichovespula Spp. Vespula and Dolichovespula Spp.- Photographs and information on these yellowjackets and hornets, their distribution, identification, biology and economic importance. Eumenes Spp. Eumenes Spp.- Photographs and information on the potter wasps, their distribution, identification, biology and economic importance. Family Vespidae: Paper Wasps and Potter Wasps Family Vespidae: Paper Wasps and Potter Wasps- Photographs and information about some species found in the Brisbane area of Queensland, Australia. Vespa crabro: European Hornet Vespa crabro: European Hornet- Photographs and information on the natural history of this large wasp. Paper Wasps Paper Wasps- Article about paper wasps (Polistes spp.) in the Seattle, Washington area. Yellowjackets Yellowjackets- Article by Sharon Collman about yellowjacket wasps and their allies in the Seattle, Washington area. Ropalidia revolutionalis: Paper Wasp Ropalidia revolutionalis: Paper Wasp- Several photographs and a description of this wasp. Ropalidia socialistica Ropalidia socialistica- A photograph and description of this wasp. Paralastor: Potter Wasp Paralastor: Potter Wasp- A photograph and description of this wasp. Paper Wasp (Polistes sp.) Paper Wasp (Polistes sp.)- A photograph and description. Polistine Wasps and the Colony Cycle Polistine Wasps and the Colony Cycle- Article on the organisation of a colony and the roles of the different individuals forming it. Megastigmus transvaalensis Megastigmus transvaalensis- Information on this wasp which is a parasite of the invasive Brazilian peppertree, Schinus terebinthifolius, its distribution, description, life cycle … Family Tiphiidae: Flower Wasps Family Tiphiidae: Flower Wasps- Photographs and information about some species found in the Brisbane area of Queensland, Australia. Flower Wasp Flower Wasp- Several photographs and a description of a wasp in the family Tiphiidae. Mud Daubers Mud Daubers- Life cycle, habitat, and food sources of Chalybion, Sceliphron and other genera of this wasp. Cicada Killer Wasp Cicada Killer Wasp- From a Field Guide to Common Texas Insects, by Bastiaan Drees and John Jackman. Sceliphron sp: Mud Daubers Sceliphron sp: Mud Daubers- Photograph of a wasp at its nest and information on its habitat, life cycle and description.