Nesting-behavior
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Minixi
Minixi is a small neotropical genus of potter wasps (Eumeninae) containing four described species. The genus exhibits a disjunct distribution pattern: Minixi mexicanum occurs from the southern United States through Mexico and Central America, while the remaining three species are distributed across eastern South America. Minixi brasilianum has been documented employing a dual nesting strategy, constructing new nests while simultaneously utilizing existing nests through renting or usurpation.