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Hump-Backed Beewolf

philanthus gibbosus

The Hump-Backed Beewolf is a fascinating insect that hunts bees! It uses its clever skills to catch its food and is known for its unique hump on its back.

Lebensraum: Hump-Backed Beewolves can be found in sandy areas and meadows where bees are abundant.

Aussehen

The Hump-Backed Beewolf has a black body adorned with bright yellow markings, especially on its abdomen, which tapers slightly. It features a noticeable 'hump' on its thorax and smoky wings, making it easily distinguishable from other wasps.

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Hump-Backed Beewolf
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Hump-Backed Beewolf

Kategorie

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

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Interessante Fakten

Each female beewolf can dig multiple tunnels, each housing several bee-filled cells.

Female beewolves carefully stock their underground nurseries with paralyzed bees!

Male beewolves often mark plants with scent to attract females and defend their territory!

They sometimes 'test' their burrows by buzzing loudly to check for vibrations.

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Paralyzing Sting

Hump-Backed Beewolf can paralyze prey with its powerful venomous stinger, ensuring a fresh food supply for its hungry larvae.

Fähigkeit

Master Digger

Hump-Backed Beewolf can excavate intricate burrows in sandy soil because its strong legs and mandibles are adapted for digging.

Fähigkeit

Chemical Tracker

Hump-Backed Beewolf can locate specific bee species by sensing their unique chemical cues, helping it find preferred prey.

Fähigkeit

Food Preserver

Hump-Backed Beewolf can apply a special antibacterial secretion to its paralyzed prey, keeping it fresh for its developing young.

Maße und Details

Flügelspannweite
15-30 mm
Größe
8-15 mm
Lebenserwartung
20-40 Tage
Fluggeschwindigkeit
25 km/h
Anzahl der Beine
6

Ernährung und Fütterung

Adult beewolves drink nectar, but hunt and paralyze various bees to feed their hungry larvae.

Altersunterschiede: Adults feed on nectar, while larvae consume paralyzed bees brought by the mother.

Hauptnahrung

  • Honey bees
  • Sweat bees
  • Bumblebees
  • Flower nectar

Nahrungssuche

  • Pursuit

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

hunts

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

Primary prey item for provisioning beewolf larvae.

hunts

Common eastern bumblebee

Bombus impatiens

Larger bees occasionally targeted as prey for larvae.

hunts

Sweat bee

Halictus ligatus

Smaller bees often targeted for larval provisions.

depends on

Canada goldenrod

Solidago canadensis

Adult beewolves feed on nectar from its abundant flowers.

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

Bee HunterBee WolfHumpbacked Wasps

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

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Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das flügelspannweite von Hump-Backed Beewolf?

15-30 mm

Was ist der/die/das größe von Hump-Backed Beewolf?

8-15 mm

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Hump-Backed Beewolf?

20-40 Tage

Was ist der/die/das fluggeschwindigkeit von Hump-Backed Beewolf?

25 km/h

Was frisst Hump-Backed Beewolf?

Adult beewolves drink nectar, but hunt and paralyze various bees to feed their hungry larvae.

Wo findet man Hump-Backed Beewolf normalerweise?

Hump-Backed Beewolves can be found in sandy areas and meadows where bees are abundant.

Wie jagt Hump-Backed Beewolf?

Pursuit

Was ist der/die/das anzahl der Beine von Hump-Backed Beewolf?

6

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