Ancistrocerus parietum

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ancistrocerus parietum: //ænˌsɪstroʊˈsɪrəs ˌpæriˈiːtəm//

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Images

Ancistrocerus parietum by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.
Ancistrocerus parietum by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.
Ancistrocerus parietum by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.
Ancistrocerus sp. ( A. parietum^ ). Vespidae. - Flickr - gailhampshire by gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
Ancistrocerus sp.. ( A. parietum , female^) - Flickr - gailhampshire (1) by gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
Ancistrocerus species (plausibly A. parietum) (37328360765) by gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Summary

Ancistrocerus parietum is a species of insect in the family Vespidae, commonly found in Europe and North America. It nests in various cavities and is noted for its late seasonal activity, primarily from mid-August to early October. This species uniquely hunts a wider variety of caterpillars than many of its relatives. It was introduced from Europe before 1916.

Habitat

Nests in various types of cavities, including small holes in old walls.

Distribution

Native to Europe and North America.

Diet

Female hunts for various small hairless caterpillars, including some from butterfly species.

Tags

  • Ancistrocerus parietum
  • Vespidae
  • Eumeninae
  • caterpillar predator
  • native species
  • invasive species