Harvester-ant-specialist

Guides

• Clypeadon sculleni

  harvester ant hunter

  Clypeadon sculleni is a species of solitary wasp in the family Crabronidae, tribe Aphilanthopini. It is a specialist predator of harvester ants (Pogonomyrmex species), paralyzing workers to provision nests for its larvae. The species has been documented in western North America, particularly in association with flowering saltcedar (Tamarix) where adults seek nectar.

  solitary-waspant-predatorharvester-ant-specialistCrabronidaePhilanthinaewestern-North-Americanectar-feeder