Psenini
A. Costa, 1858
Psenini is a tribe of in the Crabronidae, Pemphredoninae. The tribe comprises approximately 11 and at least 460 described . Members are solitary wasps that provision nests with aphids () as food for their . The tribe was established by A. in 1858 and has been historically classified within , though modern places it in Crabronidae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Psenini: //psɛˈniːnaɪ//
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Distribution
Documented across Asia for Psen and Psenulus; broader global distribution includes regions where occur, though specific range details require -level examination.
Diet
provision nests with () as larval food; adults likely feed on nectar.
Host Associations
- Aphididae - for larval provisioning are captured, paralyzed, and stored in nests as food for developing
Life Cycle
Solitary nesting; females construct nests and provision with paralyzed before laying .
Behavior
Solitary nesting ; females hunt , paralyze them with , and transport them to nest .
Ecological Role
of ; may contribute to aphid in agricultural and natural .
Human Relevance
Potential agents for pests in agricultural settings, though specific applications are not well documented.
Similar Taxa
- PemphredoniniAlso -hunting in Pemphredoninae; distinguished by morphological characters of the tribe including details of structure and
- Other Crabronidae tribesDistinguished by specialized -hunting and associated morphological