Thread Waisted Wasp
Eremnophilaaureonotata
Order
Family
Genus
Species
Regional
This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:
Barling, Arkansas
Deer, Arkansas
Marion, Arkansas
Bear, Delaware
Linton, Indiana
Benton, Kentucky
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Gardener's Notes:
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Barling, AR (Zone 7b) |
February 2013 |
Neutral
Adults nectar fllowers and prefer wildflowers with large clusters of blossoms.
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melody
Benton, KY (Zone 7a) |
September 2006 |
Positive
This is a Digger Wasp, meaning that the female digs a burrow and inserts insects along with her eggs. The larvae feed upon the stored insects before emerging in the Spring.
This particular species feeds on caterpillars and is found throughout most of Eastern North America.
They are quite peaceful insects and do not sting.
This particular species feeds on caterpillars and is found throughout most of Eastern North America.
They are quite peaceful insects and do not sting.
