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Figitidae (Tiny parasitic wasps)
Taxonomy
Taxonomy
Figitidae are tiny parasitic wasps. They were rare in Bee Atlas blocks, and both nests were in the southeastern part of the state.
Description
Description
Figitidae are tiny, black wasps with a smooth and shiny integument.
Nest Structure
Nest Structure
We had two nests that produced Figitidae. We were not able to make direct observations of the hosts, but nest plug information for one of the nests indicates that it may have been the nest of a Eumenid wasp.
Hole Sizes
Hole Sizes
No information at this time.
Voltinism
Voltinism
No information at this time.
Activity Period
Activity Period
No information at this time.
References
References
Thank you to John Luhmen for help identifying parasitic wasps
Wasp genera in the family Figitidae observed in the Bee Atlas:
Wasp genera in the family Figitidae observed in the Bee Atlas:
Figit. genera
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