The nest and pre-pupa of the solitary wasp Crossocerus (Cuphopterus) dimidiatus (Fabr.), with biological notes (Hymenoptera: Crabronidae)

Author： O'Toole Christopher  

Publisher： Brill

ISSN： 1876-312X

Source： Insect Systematics & Evolution, Vol.9, Iss.1, 1978-01, pp. : 43-46

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Abstract

The prepupa (post-defaecating larva) of Crossocerus (Cuphopterus) dimidiatus (Fabr.) is described and larval morphology is compared with that ctescribed by previous authors for other species of crabronid wasps. Information is given on the nest structure and the dipterous prey. The choice of nest site and prey is discussed.

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