Podium luctuosum
F. Smith, 1856
Podium luctuosum is a of thread-waisted wasp in the Sphecidae, first described by Frederick Smith in 1856. It has been documented provisioning its nests with Parcoblatta as prey for its developing larvae. The species occurs in Middle and North America, with 614 observations recorded on iNaturalist. Like other members of its , it exhibits the characteristic elongated petiole (thread-waisted ) typical of sphecid .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Podium luctuosum: //ˈpoʊ.di.əm lʌkˈtjuː.oʊ.səm//
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Distribution
Recorded from Middle America and North America; present in both regions according to GBIF distribution records.
Diet
provision nests with Parcoblatta as prey for larvae.
Host Associations
- Parcoblatta - preyParcoblatta are used as larval food provisioned by females.
More Details
Taxonomic History
Described by Frederick Smith in 1856. Currently classified in Sceliphrinae, tribe Podiini.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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