




Bembix
Bembix is a type of sand wasp that loves to dig in the sand. These little insects are busy hunters, catching flies and other insects to feed their babies. They are often seen buzzing around sandy areas.
生息地: Coastal areas
The Bembix is a medium-sized, robust wasp featuring a striking black and bright yellow-banded abdomen, sometimes with pale green or white markings. Its relatively large head with prominent eyes and short, stout antennae help distinguish it. The wings are typically clear or slightly tinted.





カテゴリ
昆虫レア度
Common
危険度
2/5 · 低い
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A Bembix can capture and carry prey even larger than itself!
Bembix moms provide paralyzed insect meals for their babies deep underground!
Some Bembix mimic bees with their yellow and black stripes to trick predators!
These wasps dig nursery burrows up to a foot deep in loose sand!
Bembix can snatch flying insects mid-air because of their incredibly agile flight and sharp eyesight.
Bembix can quickly excavate intricate burrows in sand because of their specialized digging legs and strong mandibles.
Bembix can paralyze prey with a precise sting that helps them keep food fresh for their offspring.
Adult Bembix sip nectar, but their developing larvae feast on paralyzed insects!
年齢による違い: Adults drink nectar, while larvae eat paralyzed insects provided by their mother.
Musca domestica
Primary prey for Bembix larvae.
Sarcophaga carnaria
Common prey item for larval food.
Daucus carota
Adults feed on nectar from its flowers.
Conops flavipes
Larvae of this fly are internal parasites.
まだ別名はありません。
危険度
2/5 · 低い
Watch Bembix from a distance and don't try to touch them. They are usually not dangerous.
20-50 mm
10-25 mm
20-45 日
20 km/h
Adult Bembix sip nectar, but their developing larvae feast on paralyzed insects!
Coastal areas
Pursuit
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