Trypoxylon collinum
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Hymenoptera
- Family: Crabronidae
- Subfamily: Crabroninae
- Tribe: Trypoxylini
- Genus: Trypoxylon
- Species: collinum
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Trypoxylon collinum: /trɪˈpɒksɪlən kəˈlɪnəm/
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Summary
Trypoxylon collinum is a species of square-headed wasp found in North America, with two recognized subspecies that differ in coloration. The larvae are known to feed on spiders, and they nest inside hollow tubes.
Physical Characteristics
Square-headed wasp with distinct coloration.
Identification Tips
Look for hollow tube nesting sites; two subspecies have different colorations, T. c. collinum is extensively red while T. c. rubrocinctum is widespread.
Habitat
Nests inside hollow tubes, commonly found in North America.
Distribution
Found primarily in Florida and Georgia, with the subspecies T. c. rubrocinctum being more widespread.
Diet
Larvae feed on spiders.
Life Cycle
Life cycle includes larvae, cocoon, pupa, and adult stages.
Reproduction
Reproduces through eggs laid in nests that serve as a food source for the larvae.
Ecosystem Role
Helps control spider populations by preying on them as larvae.
Tags
- Trypoxylon collinum
- wasps
- Crabronidae
- North America
- larvae
- spiders