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Four-toothed mason wasp

Monobia quadridens

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

Black wasp with ivory-white bands and markings.

Habitat:

Spotted on wildflowers at Mount Magazine State Park.

Notes:

Adult takes nectar at flowers. Larvae feed on caterpillars of Pyralidae (Phycitinae, Epipaschiinae), Crambidae (Pyraustinae), Elachistidae (Stenomatinae), Amphisbatidae, Gelechiidae and Tortricidae.

Reference Links:

Monobia quadridens - Wikipedia, Species Monobia quadridens - Four-toothed Mason Wasp - BugGuide.Net

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