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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.

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

Aspecto

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.

ReinoAnimaliaFiloArthropodaClaseInsectaOrdenHymenopteraFamiliaCrabronidaeGéneroPhilanthus
Hump-Backed Beewolf
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Hump-Backed Beewolf

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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.

Habilidades especiales

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Paralyzing Sting

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

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Master Digger

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

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Chemical Tracker

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

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Food Preserver

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

Medidas y detalles

Envergadura
15-30 mm
Tamaño
8-15 mm
Esperanza de vida
20-40 días
Velocidad de vuelo
25 km/h
Cantidad de patas
6

Dieta y alimentación

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

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

Alimentos principales

  • Honey bees
  • Sweat bees
  • Bumblebees
  • Flower nectar

Método de búsqueda

  • Pursuit

Conexiones ecológicas

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.

Rasgos

También conocido como

Bee HunterBee WolfHumpbacked Wasps

Colecciones

Seguridad

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Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el envergadura de Hump-Backed Beewolf?

15-30 mm

¿Cuál es el tamaño de Hump-Backed Beewolf?

8-15 mm

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Hump-Backed Beewolf?

20-40 días

¿Cuál es el velocidad de vuelo de Hump-Backed Beewolf?

25 km/h

¿Qué come Hump-Backed Beewolf?

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

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Hump-Backed Beewolf?

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

¿Cómo caza Hump-Backed Beewolf?

Pursuit

¿Cuál es el cantidad de patas de Hump-Backed Beewolf?

6

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