2023年11月7日 · Eumenines prey mainly upon moth larvae, although some take larvae of leaf-feeding beetles. Adults take nectar. Most species nest in pre-existing cavities (e.g., old borings in wood, hollow stems, rock crevices) and use mud (less commonly sand) for partitions between brood cells ―thus 'mason wasps.'

2025年2月11日 · The singular form of Εὐμενίδες (Eumenides), one of the winged goddess of vengeance in Greek mythology also known as a Fury. The name was used euphemistically for fear of invoking their anger. While this is a commonly-given etymology for the genus, this name is feminine whereas the genus Eumenes is taken as masculine.

The family Eumenidae comprises solitary wasps known for their unique pot-shaped nests made of mud or clay. These wasps play an essential role in ecosystems as both pollinators and predators of pest insects.

Potter wasps (or mason wasps), the Eumeninae, are a cosmopolitan wasp group presently treated as a subfamily of Vespidae, but sometimes recognized in the past as a separate family, Eumenidae.

2009年7月21日 · The species of this group build the most complex nests in the family Eumenidae. The known species construct a linear series of cells in old borings in twigs. Each cell is closed with a com- plex plug consisting of a layer of macerated pith above which is …

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2018年9月4日 · Eumeninae is the subfamily of vespid wasps that includes potter and mason wasps. There are almost 3,000 species of Eumeninae worldwide, more than 260 species in North America north of Mexico, and at least 34 species in Minnesota. Most Eumeninae species nest in pre-existing cavities. Some build a small, mud, jug-shaped nest (pot), often on a twig.

Potter wasps (Eumenidae). Members of the Eumenidae family, are a fascinating group, not just for their distinctive nest-building behavior, but for the myths surrounding them. Contrary to popular belief, these wasps are not aggressive towards humans unless provoked.

Potter wasps (or mason wasps), the Eumeninae, are a cosmopolitan wasp group presently treated as a subfamily of Vespidae, but sometimes recognized in the past as a separate family, Eumenidae.

Solitary, narrow-bodied wasps. Black with yellow or whitish-yellow bands and spots. They fold their fore-wings longitudinally when at rest. Adults are predatory, hunting the larvae of moths and beetles to feed their offspring. The female searches for a nest site, building a nest of a few cells and provisioning each cell with prey.