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Ammophila (Sphecidae)
''Ammophila'' is the type genus of the subfamily Ammophilinae of the hunting wasp family Sphecidae. ''Ammophila'' is a large and cosmopolitan genus, with over 200 species, mostly occurring in the warmer regions of all continents apart from Antarctica. Vernacular names They sometimes are referred to as "thread-waisted wasps", but the name is not definitive, because many other members of the Sphecidae are thread-waisted, too, and referred to as such. Sometimes Ammophiline wasps are referred to as "sand wasps"; this may be better because it is consistent with the name ''Ammophila'', which derives from the Greek for "sand lover", presumably because many species dig their nests in sand. However, as is frequent in dealing with common names, no definitive common name for the Ammophilinae exists; entomologists usually confine themselves to the technical names for convenience and clarity. Morphology and habits As is frequent in large genera, considerable variation occurs in their habi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ammophila Pubescens
''Ammophila'' is the Latin name of two genera: * Ammophila (plant), ''Ammophila'' (plant), a genus of grasses in the family Poaceae * Ammophila (wasp), ''Ammophila'' (wasp), a genus of insects in the family Sphecidae {{genus disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sawfly
Sawflies are the insects of the suborder Symphyta within the order Hymenoptera, alongside ants, bees, and wasps. The common name comes from the saw-like appearance of the ovipositor, which the females use to cut into the plants where they lay their eggs. The name is associated especially with the Tenthredinoidea, by far the largest superfamily in the suborder, with about 7,000 known species; in the entire suborder, there are 8,000 described species in more than 800 genera. Symphyta is paraphyletic, consisting of several basal groups within the order Hymenoptera, each one rooted inside the previous group, ending with the Apocrita which are not sawflies. The primary distinction between sawflies and the Apocrita – the ants, bees, and wasps – is that the adults lack a "wasp waist", and instead have a broad connection between the abdomen and the thorax. Some sawflies are Batesian mimics of wasps and bees, and the ovipositor can be mistaken for a stinger. Sawflies vary in len ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ammophila Antenniferruginea
''Ammophila'' is the Latin name of two genera: * ''Ammophila'' (plant), a genus of grasses in the family Poaceae * ''Ammophila'' (wasp), a genus of insects in the family Sphecidae {{genus disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ammophila Altigena
''Ammophila'' is the Latin name of two genera: * ''Ammophila'' (plant), a genus of grasses in the family Poaceae * ''Ammophila'' (wasp), a genus of insects in the family Sphecidae {{genus disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ammophila Albotomentosa
''Ammophila'' is the Latin name of two genera: * ''Ammophila'' (plant), a genus of grasses in the family Poaceae * ''Ammophila'' (wasp), a genus of insects in the family Sphecidae {{genus disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ammophila Africana
''Ammophila'' is the Latin name of two genera: * ''Ammophila'' (plant), a genus of grasses in the family Poaceae * ''Ammophila'' (wasp), a genus of insects in the family Sphecidae {{genus disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ammophila Afghanica
''Ammophila'' is the Latin name of two genera: * ''Ammophila'' (plant), a genus of grasses in the family Poaceae * ''Ammophila'' (wasp), a genus of insects in the family Sphecidae {{genus disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ammophila Aellos
''Ammophila'' is the Latin name of two genera: * ''Ammophila'' (plant), a genus of grasses in the family Poaceae * ''Ammophila'' (wasp), a genus of insects in the family Sphecidae {{genus disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ammophila Adelpha
''Ammophila'' is the Latin name of two genera: * ''Ammophila'' (plant), a genus of grasses in the family Poaceae * ''Ammophila'' (wasp), a genus of insects in the family Sphecidae {{genus disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ammophila Acuta
''Ammophila'' is the Latin name of two genera: * ''Ammophila'' (plant), a genus of grasses in the family Poaceae * ''Ammophila'' (wasp), a genus of insects in the family Sphecidae {{genus disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ammophila Abnormis
''Ammophila'' is the Latin name of two genera: * ''Ammophila'' (plant), a genus of grasses in the family Poaceae * ''Ammophila'' (wasp), a genus of insects in the family Sphecidae {{genus disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ammophila Aberti
''Ammophila aberti'' is a species of thread-waisted wasp in the family Sphecidae. It is found in western and central North America, from Canada to Mexico, in open, semi-arid locations. Mating The male rides on the female's back, using his mandibles to hold onto the back of her head. The female must move her abdomen upwards for them to copulate successfully. Nesting The female of this species digs its nest in firm sand or muddy areas. While digging, the wasp emits a buzz that can be heard from over four meters away. It flies the soil it excavates away from the burrow. Tunnels are several centimeters long, usually straight, sometimes slightly curved or angled. The round cell at the bottom of the tunnel is 18-20mm in diameter. ''Ammophila aberti'' prey on geometrid The geometer moths are moths belonging to the family Geometridae of the insect order Lepidoptera, the moths and butterflies. Their scientific name derives from the Ancient Greek ''geo'' γεω (derivative form o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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