Three-banded Scoliid Wasp
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Three-banded Scoliid Wasp
Dielis trifasciata
The Three-banded Scoliid Wasp is a special insect with bright colors and three bold bands on its body. It loves to fly around flowers and is important for helping plants grow.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Three-banded Scoliid Wasp has a stout, fuzzy black body, often with a reddish-orange head and legs. Its dark, smoky wings feature a metallic blue sheen, setting it apart. The most distinctive feature is the three bright yellow bands across its abdomen.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderHymenopteraFamilyScoliidaeGenusDielis
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
After stinging prey, the wasp lays a single egg on it, providing food for her larva.
Female wasps find beetle grubs hidden underground using incredible scent-detection skills!
These fuzzy, dark wasps are often mistaken for large, furry bees due to their appearance!
They are "solitary" wasps, meaning each female builds a nest and raises her young alone.
Special abilities
Ability
Grub Locator
Three-banded Scoliid Wasp can expertly locate beetle grubs underground because of its keen sense of smell, vital for its larvae's survival.
Ability
Pollen Delivery
Three-banded Scoliid Wasp has a hairy body that helps them carry pollen between flowers, making them accidental plant helpers.
Ability
Stunner Sting
Three-banded Scoliid Wasp can deliver a paralyzing sting to its prey, rendering large beetle grubs immobile for its offspring.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 30-50 mm
- Size
- 15-25 mm
- Lifespan
- 30-60 days
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Adults drink flower nectar, while their young develop by eating beetle grubs found underground.
Age differences: Adults feed on flower nectar, while larvae are parasitic on large beetle grubs found underground.
Primary Foods
- flower nectar
- scarab beetle grubs
- June beetle grubs
- oriental beetle grubs
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
hunts
Japanese Beetle
Popillia japonica
Larvae parasitize grubs of this invasive beetle.
hunts
June Bug
Phyllophaga fusca
Female wasps lay eggs on these native beetle grubs.
pollinates
Canada Goldenrod
Solidago canadensis
Adults feed on nectar and collect pollen from these flowers.
eaten by
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
Birds like robins may prey on adult wasps.
Traits
Striped
Marked with parallel bands or lines of color.
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Keystone Species
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
If you see a wasp, watch it from a distance and don't try to touch it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Three-banded Scoliid Wasp's wingspan?
30-50 mm
How big is Three-banded Scoliid Wasp?
15-25 mm
How long does Three-banded Scoliid Wasp live?
30-60 days
What does Three-banded Scoliid Wasp eat?
Adults drink flower nectar, while their young develop by eating beetle grubs found underground.
Where is Three-banded Scoliid Wasp usually found?
Grasslands
How does Three-banded Scoliid Wasp hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Three-banded Scoliid Wasp have?
6
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