Pemphredonini
Dahlbom, 1835
Pemphredonini is a tribe of small, solitary within the Pemphredoninae ( Crabronidae). These are commonly known as wasps due to their specialized on aphids and other small . The tribe contains multiple , including the widespread Pemphredon. are often observed visiting flowers for nectar.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pemphredonini: //pɛmˌfrɛdoʊˈnaɪnaɪ//
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Diet
provision nests with paralyzed () and other small as food for .
Behavior
Solitary nesting in pre-existing cavities such as hollow stems, borings in wood, or other small tunnels. Females construct linear series of , each provisioned with multiple stung and paralyzed before an is laid.
Ecological Role
of ; contributes to of aphid in agricultural and natural .
Human Relevance
for natural pest control in gardens and agricultural settings due to .
Similar Taxa
- PseniniBoth are tribes in Pemphredoninae, but Psenini provision nests with () rather than .
- Sphecidae (thread-waisted wasps)Similar slender body form and solitary nesting habits, but typically have elongated and hunt different (e.g., , ).