Pison koreense
(Radoszkowski, 1887)
square-headed wasp
Pison koreense is a of square-headed wasp in the Crabronidae, first described by Radoszkowski in 1887. The species has been studied for its nesting and larval . It is widely distributed across three major regions: Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China), North America, and Southern Asia.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pison koreense: /ˈpiːsɔn koˈreːnse/
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Distribution
Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China); North America; Southern Asia
Life Cycle
The possesses a developed larval stage; larval has been described in scientific literature.
Behavior
Nesting has been documented, including nest construction and provisioning activities.
More Details
Taxonomic note
The Pison (Hymenoptera: Crabronidae) is distinct from the plant genus Pisonia (Nyctaginaceae), which contains birdcatcher trees. These unrelated share only a similar name.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Guest Blog Post: Researchers split the birdcatcher trees (genus Pisonia) into three | Blog
- Two trees named after two women with overlooked botanical work | Blog
- The Nesting Behavior and Larval Morphology of Pison Koreense(Radoszkowrski) (Hymenoptera: Sphecidae)