NESTING BEHAVIOR OF SPHEX LATREILLEI LEPELETIER (HYMENOPTERA: SPHECIDAE)

Authors

  • E. Chiappa Universidad de Playa Ancha
  • C. Alfaro Universidad de Playa Ancha
  • H. Toro Universidad Católica de Valparaíso

Keywords:

Nesting behavior, Sphex, Hymenoptera, Chile

Abstract

The nesting behavior of Sphex latreillei was studied in a large nesting site in Central Chile. The single
cell of the nest is provisioned by the females according to the following observed pattern: nest building,
paralyzing and carrying one prey into the burrow, Iaying an egg on the prey, temporary closure of the nest
burrow, paralyzation and transportation of 4 - 12 new preys into the burrow and final closure.

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Published

2022-07-12

Issue

Vol. 20 (1996)

Section

Artículos

How to Cite

NESTING BEHAVIOR OF SPHEX LATREILLEI LEPELETIER (HYMENOPTERA: SPHECIDAE). (2022). Acta Entomológica Chilena, 20, 83-97. http://revistas.umce.cl/index.php/actaent/article/view/2030

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