Pseudomasaris macneilli
Bohart, 1963
A solitary pollen wasp in the Vespidae, Masarinae. Like other Pseudomasaris , females construct mud nests and provision with pollen and nectar rather than paralyzing prey. The species was described by Bohart in 1963 and belongs to a of 14 species restricted to western North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pseudomasaris macneilli: /ˌsjuːdoʊməˈsɛərɪs mækˈniːlaɪ/
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Diet
Females collect pollen and nectar to provision nest for their larvae. The Pseudomasaris exhibits oligolectic , with most specializing on flowers of Penstemon, Phacelia, and Eriodictyon.
Behavior
Solitary nesting with females constructing mud nests. Males of related in the are known to exhibit behavior, perching repeatedly in the same small area for extended periods to encounter females.
Ecological Role
of specialized flowering plants, particularly in western North American .