Odynerus dilectus
de Saussure, 1870
A in the Eumeninae, recorded from the United States and Alberta, Canada. Females construct distinctive turrets at nest entrances and provision nests with , primarily in agricultural contexts, though small have also been documented as prey. The species has been investigated as a potential agent for alfalfa weevil () in programs.
Pronunciation
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Habitat
Agricultural areas with alfalfa; southern Alberta, Canada and western United States
Distribution
United States (California, Utah) and Alberta, Canada
Diet
of the (); small (recorded in California)
Host Associations
- Hypera postica - / for larval provisioningPrimary item in Alberta and Utah; investigated as agent for this alfalfa pest
Behavior
Females construct nests with distinctive turrets at the entrance; provision nests with for larval development
Ecological Role
of ; potential agent in programs
Human Relevance
Investigated for of in agricultural pest management