Hump-Backed Beewolf
探検昆虫
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.
生息地: Hump-Backed Beewolves can be found in sandy areas and meadows where bees are abundant.
外見
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.
界Animalia門Arthropoda綱Insecta目Hymenoptera科Crabronidae属Philanthus
カテゴリ
昆虫レア度
Common
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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おもしろい事実
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.
特殊能力
能力
Paralyzing Sting
Hump-Backed Beewolf can paralyze prey with its powerful venomous stinger, ensuring a fresh food supply for its hungry larvae.
能力
Master Digger
Hump-Backed Beewolf can excavate intricate burrows in sandy soil because its strong legs and mandibles are adapted for digging.
能力
Chemical Tracker
Hump-Backed Beewolf can locate specific bee species by sensing their unique chemical cues, helping it find preferred prey.
能力
Food Preserver
Hump-Backed Beewolf can apply a special antibacterial secretion to its paralyzed prey, keeping it fresh for its developing young.
サイズと詳細
- 翼開長
- 15-30 mm
- サイズ
- 8-15 mm
- 寿命
- 20-40 日
- 飛行速度
- 25 km/h
- 脚の数
- 6
食性と食事
Adult beewolves drink nectar, but hunt and paralyze various bees to feed their hungry larvae.
年齢による違い: Adults feed on nectar, while larvae consume paralyzed bees brought by the mother.
主な食物
- Honey bees
- Sweat bees
- Bumblebees
- Flower nectar
採餌方法
- Pursuit
生態系とのつながり
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.
特徴
別名
Bee HunterBee WolfHumpbacked Wasps
コレクション
安全性
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
まだ特別な安全上の注意はありません。
よくある質問
Hump-Backed Beewolfの翼開長は何ですか？
15-30 mm
Hump-Backed Beewolfのサイズは何ですか？
8-15 mm
Hump-Backed Beewolfの寿命は何ですか？
20-40 日
Hump-Backed Beewolfの飛行速度は何ですか？
25 km/h
Hump-Backed Beewolfは何を食べますか？
Adult beewolves drink nectar, but hunt and paralyze various bees to feed their hungry larvae.
Hump-Backed Beewolfは通常どこに生息していますか？
Hump-Backed Beewolves can be found in sandy areas and meadows where bees are abundant.
Hump-Backed Beewolfはどのように狩りをしますか？
Pursuit
Hump-Backed Beewolfの脚の数は何ですか？
6
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