Nest Ecology and Prey Preference of the Mud Dauber Wasp <i>Sceliphron formosum</i> (Hymenoptera: Sphecidae)

Nest Ecology and Prey Preference of the Mud Dauber Wasp <i>Sceliphron formosum</i> (Hymenoptera: Sphecidae)

(1) Background: <i>Sceliphron</i> is a genus of sphecid wasps that build mud nests for reproduction. These wasps prey exclusively on spiders, and commonly inhabit human constructions. The nesting behaviour and prey selection of many <i>Sceliphron</i> species are well studied,...

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Main Authors: David Yuan, Juliey Beckman, Jaime Florez Fernandez, Juanita Rodriguez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
<i>Sceliphron formosum</i>
mud dauber wasps
prey preference
Sphecidae
Salticidae
nest ecology
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/13/12/1136

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