Cocoon morphology of Bicyrtes variegatus (Oliver, 1789) (Hymenoptera: Crabronidae), with notes on habitat and biological interactions

Abstract A morphological study on the cocoon of Bicyrtes variegatus (Oliver, 1789) is presented based on specimens collected in Center-West Brazil. Notes on nesting habitat is provided. Euschistus heros (Fabricius, 1798) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) is recorded as prey, and Traumatomutilla ocellaris (Klug, 1821) (Hymenoptera: Mutillidae) as parasitoid.

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Main Authors: Buys,Sandor Christiano, Trad,Bhrenno Maykon
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Sociedad Chilena de Entomología 2021
Online Access:http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0718-89942021000200205
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Summary:Abstract A morphological study on the cocoon of Bicyrtes variegatus (Oliver, 1789) is presented based on specimens collected in Center-West Brazil. Notes on nesting habitat is provided. Euschistus heros (Fabricius, 1798) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) is recorded as prey, and Traumatomutilla ocellaris (Klug, 1821) (Hymenoptera: Mutillidae) as parasitoid.