Biology

Sphecius speciosus: Cicada Killer Sphecius speciosus: Cicada Killer- Photographs of this wasp and information on its hosts, symptoms, life cycle and description. Black and Yellow Mud Dauber Black and Yellow Mud Dauber- Photographs, description, life history and habits of Sceliphron caementarium. Leafhopper-hunting Wasp Leafhopper-hunting Wasp- Photographs, description, life history and habits of Pseneo punctatus. BugwoodWiki: Hunting Wasp BugwoodWiki: Hunting Wasp- Photographs and description of these insect predators in the family Sphecidae. Larra analis and Larra bicolor Larra analis and Larra bicolor- Provides photographs of these parasitoids of the mole cricket, with their description, distribution and life cycle. Cicada Killer Wasp: Sphecius Cicada Killer Wasp: Sphecius- Description of this insect, its biology, and photographs and information on the two species that occur in Florida. Family Sphecidae: Mud-Daubers, Sand Wasps Family Sphecidae: Mud-Daubers, Sand Wasps- Photographs and information about some species found in the Brisbane area of Queensland, Australia. Cicada Killer: Sphecius speciosus Cicada Killer: Sphecius speciosus- Photographs and information on the natural history of this large wasp. Organ-pipe Mud-dauber: Trypoxylon politum Organ-pipe Mud-dauber: Trypoxylon politum- Photographs and information on the natural history of this solitary wasp. Black & Yellow Mud Dauber Black & Yellow Mud Dauber- Article about mud-dauber wasps, Sceliphron caementarium, their nesting, predatory and sleep behavior. Sceliphron sp: Mud Dauber Wasp Sceliphron sp: Mud Dauber Wasp- Several photographs and a description of a wasp in this genus. Sphecidae Sphecidae- Information from Wikipedia on this family of thread-waisted wasps, with a photograph of Ammophila sabulosa. Campsomeris, Scolia and Trielis Spp. Campsomeris, Scolia and Trielis Spp.- Provides photographs of these parasitoids of soil-inhabiting scarab beetle larvae, and information on their distribution, biology and identif… Family Scoliidae: Hairy Flower Wasps Family Scoliidae: Hairy Flower Wasps- Photographs and information about some species found in the Brisbane area of Queensland, Australia. Scoliidae Scoliidae- Information from Wikipedia on this family of scoliid wasps which are believed to be beneficial as their larvae feed on beetle larvae in the ground. Tarantula Hawks Tarantula Hawks- Photographs, description, life history and habits. Family Pompilidae: Spider Wasps Family Pompilidae: Spider Wasps- Photographs and information about species found in the Brisbane area, Queensland, Australia. Spider Wasp Spider Wasp- Several photographs and a description of a wasp in this family. Amitus hesperidum Amitus hesperidum- Provides photographs and a description of this parasitoid of the citrus blackfly, Aleurocanthus woglumi, with information on its distribution, biology and hosts. Platygastridae Platygastridae- Information from Wikipedia on this family of exclusively parasitoid wasps. How to Raise and Manage Orchard Mason Bees for the Home Garden How to Raise and Manage Orchard Mason Bees for the Home Garden- Article from North Carolina State University. The Orchard Mason Bee The Orchard Mason Bee- A page from the North Carolina State University describing how this bee can be an effective pollinator. Red Velvet Ant or Cow Killer Red Velvet Ant or Cow Killer- Factsheet on the flightless wasp Dasymutilla occidentalis. Velvet Ants Velvet Ants- Photographs, description, life history and habits. Mutillidae: Velvet Ants Mutillidae: Velvet Ants- Provides photographs, distribution, biology and identification, with a key to the species found in Florida. Family Mutillidae: Velvet Ants Family Mutillidae: Velvet Ants- Photographs and information about some species found in the Brisbane area of Queensland, Australia. Red Velvet Ant, Cow Killer: Dasymutilla occidentalis Red Velvet Ant, Cow Killer: Dasymutilla occidentalis- Photographs and information on the natural history of this wasp that has no wings and superficially resembles an ant. Mutillidae Mutillidae- Information from Wikipedia on this family of wingless wasps, commonly known as velvet ants. Wool Carder Bee Wool Carder Bee- Photographs of Anthidium manicatum, description, life history and habits. Megachilidae: Leafcutting Bees Megachilidae: Leafcutting Bees- Provides photographs and information on these bees, their distribution, description, biology, host plants, natural enemies and management. Leaf-Cutter Bees Leaf-Cutter Bees- Popular article about leaf-cutter bees, family Megachilidae, and their nesting behavior. Giant Resin Bee Giant Resin Bee- Photograph and information on Megachile sculpturalis from the Virginia Cooperative Extension. Megachilidae Megachilidae- Information from Wikipedia on this family of solitary bees, commonly called leafcutter or mason bees depending on the material of which they construct their nests. Megachile sp: Leafcutter Bee Megachile sp: Leafcutter Bee- Description of a bee in this genus and a photograph of its nest. BugwoodWiki: Braconid and Ichneumonid BugwoodWiki: Braconid and Ichneumonid- Photographs and description of these parasitic wasps in the Braconidae and Ichneumonidae families. Diadegma insulare Diadegma insulare- Provides photographs and a description of this parasitoid of the diamondback and other moth larvae, its distribution and importance. Gotra sp: Black and Yellow-striped Ichneumon Wasp Gotra sp: Black and Yellow-striped Ichneumon Wasp- Several photographs and a description of this wasp. Gotra sp: Black and White-striped Ichneumon Wasp Gotra sp: Black and White-striped Ichneumon Wasp- A photograph and description of this wasp. Xanthopimpla sp: Ichneumon Wasp Xanthopimpla sp: Ichneumon Wasp- A photograph and description of this wasp. Podagrion sp: Mantis Parasitic Wasp Podagrion sp: Mantis Parasitic Wasp- Several photographs and a description of this wasp. Lissopimpla excelsa: Orchid Dupe Wasp Lissopimpla excelsa: Orchid Dupe Wasp- Several photographs and a description of this wasp. Ichneumon promissorius: Banded Caterpillar Parasite Wasp Ichneumon promissorius: Banded Caterpillar Parasite Wasp- A photograph and description of this wasp. Gasteruption sp: Gasteruptiid Wasp Gasteruption sp: Gasteruptiid Wasp- Several photographs and a description of this wasp. Gasteruptiidae Gasteruptiidae- Information from Wikipedia on this family of parasitic wasps. Solenopsis invicta Solenopsis invicta- Imported Fire Ant. Smithsonian Magazine - Small Matters Smithsonian Magazine - Small Matters- Illustrated article about how leafcutter ants learned to grow fungi, changing from hunter-gatherers to farmers. Solenopsis invicta: Red Imported Fire Ant Solenopsis invicta: Red Imported Fire Ant- Photographs of this ant and its nest, with information on its hosts, symptoms, life cycle and description. Ants Ants- H2G2 factsheet on ants with descriptions and information about the species found in Britain. Dracula Ants: Adetomyrma venatrix Dracula Ants: Adetomyrma venatrix- Photograph and information including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. The Gordon Lab The Gordon Lab- A long-term study of ant colony behavior, organization and ecology undertaken by Deborah Gordon and her colleagues at Stanford University.