Dolichovespula maculata

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Taxonavigation

Ordo: Hymenoptera
Familia: Vespidae
Genus: Dolichovespula

Name

Dolichovespula maculata (Linnaeus) – Wikispecies link – Pensoft Profile

Distribution

The species occurs throughout North America.

Biology

This is the only Dolichovespula in North America with the anterior part of the metasoma completely black, and the pale markings are always whitish. It builds aerial nests, which are usually found in exposed places such as hanging from tree branches. These wasps usually feed on live prey, particularly spiders and flies.

Taxon Treatment

Other References

  1. ↑ Linnaeus C (1763) Centuria insectorum rariorum. Amoenitates Academicae 6, Holmiae, 384–415.
  2. ↑ Christ J (1791) Naturgeschichte, Classification und Nomenclatur der Insekten vom Bienen, Wespen und Ameisengeschlecht. Frankfurt am Main.
  3. ↑ Fabricius J (1775) Systema Entomologiae. Libraria Kortii, Flensbergi et Lipsiae.

Images

Figures 2–13. 11–12 Front view of face 5–7 Dorsal view of head 8–10 Lateral view of head 11 Dorsal view of thorax 12, 13 Lateral view of male metasomal tergum VII.
Figures 2–13. 11–12 Front view of face 5–7 Dorsal view of head 8–10 Lateral view of head 11 Dorsal view of thorax 12, 13 Lateral view of male metasomal tergum VII. 
Figures 26–37. Dorsal view of worker metasoma.
Figures 26–37. Dorsal view of worker metasoma. 
Figures 48–53. Lateral view of genital capsule in Dolichovespula (Dolichovespula) 54–58 Ventral view of genital capsule.
Figures 48–53. Lateral view of genital capsule in Dolichovespula (Dolichovespula) 54–58 Ventral view of genital capsule. 
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