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Frames progression of a stacked photo of podalonia hirsuta
Podalonia hirsuta is a species of parasitoidal wasps in the family Sphecidae.
Contents
- Frames progression of a stacked photo of podalonia hirsuta
- Podalonia hirsuta sphecidae hymenoptera
- Subspecies
- Description
- Distribution and habitat
- References
Podalonia hirsuta sphecidae hymenoptera
Subspecies
Description
Podalonia hirsuta is similar to the sand wasps (Ammophila). It has a big black head, a black thorax, with a threadlike waist (petiole). The abdomen is black with a red-orange large band.
The females make their nests digging a burrow in a sandy area. The preys are generally large, hairless caterpillars of moths (Noctuidae). In the paralysed caterpillars they lay their eggs.
Flight period extends from late March to mid-September in females, while males fly from June to September.
Distribution and habitat
This species is present in most of Europe. This mainly coastal species commonly can be found in sandy soils.
References
Podalonia hirsuta Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA