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Mischocyttarus Cassununga
''Mischocyttarus'' is a very large, primarily Neotropical genus of social wasps with a few species found also in the Nearctic region. It is the only member of the tribe Mischocyttarini; the asymmetrical tarsal lobes of ''Mischocyttarus'' separates it from the tribe Epiponini. ''Mischocyttarus'' is the largest genus of social wasps, containing over 200 species and subspecies. ''Mischocyttarus'' wasps build a relatively simple, single comb nest. Sometimes, the nest is built within a meter of the nest of '' Polistes carnifex''. Foraging adults bring nectar and small caterpillars back to the nest to feed to the developing larvae which are individually housed in separate cells in the nest. Not all nests have a female with developed ovaries. Their biology is similar to that of species in the genus ''Polistes''. However, ''Mischocyttarus'' appear to show considerably more social and reproductive flexibility than ''Polistes''. Species * ''Mischocyttarus achagua'' Silveira, 2013 * ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mischocyttarus Flavitarsis
''Mischocyttarus flavitarsis'' is a social paper wasp found in western North America. Their nests can be found both in forests close to rivers or in close proximity to human life under the eaves of roofs. Despite the fact that ''M. flavitarsis ''nests are frequently in close contact with humans, ''M. flavitarsis'' typically will not sting, but rather ram into the threatening individual. Their colony cycle typically begins before May and will last until October. The queen will then seek a hibernation site for the winter. Perched near female hibernation sites are males with whom the female will mate. The males have claimed their territory by rubbing sternal brushes along the border of the site, leaving a chemical that deters other individuals from approaching. ''M. flavitarsis'' feed on arthropods, nectar, and animal carcasses and are often prey to birds, ants, and praying mantis. Taxonomy and phylogenetics Henri Louis Frédéric de Saussure, a Swiss mineralogist and entomologist, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
