Crabro vernalis
(Packard, 1867)
Crabro vernalis is a of solitary in the Crabronidae. The specific epithet "vernalis" (meaning "of spring") suggests association with spring activity. As a member of the Crabro, it belongs to a group of predatory wasps known as square-headed wasps that provision nests with paralyzed prey for their larvae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Crabro vernalis: /ˈkra.bro ˈwɛr.na.lɪs/
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Distribution
North America; recorded from Canada (Alberta) and the United States.
Seasonality
Active in spring, as indicated by the specific epithet "vernalis".
Ecological Role
As a predatory , likely contributes to regulation of insect through larval provisioning.
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Etymology
The specific epithet "vernalis" derives from Latin, meaning "of spring" or "spring-like", suggesting the ' seasonal activity period.