Vespula sulphurea
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Ordo: Hymenoptera
Familia: Vespidae
Genus: Vespula
Name
Vespula sulphurea (de Saussure) – Wikispecies link – Pensoft Profile
- Vespa sulphurea de Saussure 1854[1]:137. Holotype female; California (LONDON).
Distribution
Vespula sulphurea is abundant in mid elevation and wildland areas in western North America.
Biology
This is the yellowest of the North American species, with a two yellow-striped scutum much like that seen in Vespula squamosa, but sulphurea occurs west of the 100th meridian. They build small, subterranean nests, generally feed on live prey; in unusual circumstances they might scavenge food.
Taxon Treatment
- Kimsey, L; Carpenter, J; 2012: The Vespinae of North America (Vespidae, Hymenoptera) Journal of Hymenoptera Research, 28: 37-65. doi
Other References
- ↑ Saussure H (1853–58) Monographie des Guêpes Sociales ou de la Tribu des Vespiens. Masson, Paris, and J. Cherbuliez, Genève.
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