Taxonomy
Euodynerus dantici
Distribution
Status
Conservation status
Not Assessed
Species Biology
Identification
- Body length: 9-15mm
- Head primarily black in colour with yellow face (clypeus) and yellow patches towards the rear of the head
- Thorax primarily black with bold yellow markings on the pronotal collar, and wing bases (tegulae) and rear of the thorax
- Abdomen black with yellow bands, expanded towards the sides
- Legs primarily yellow
- Could be confused with other solitary wasps, particularly Ancistrocerus species. Specialist keys will be required for identification
Habitat
The Irish specimen was discovered in an industrial estate. Elsewhere in Europe it may be found in a wide range of habitats.
Flight period
The Irish specimen was found in July. Elsewhere it may be found from May - August.
Nesting biology
No nests have been observed in Ireland. Elsewhere, the females construct a series of cells from damp mud which are usually fixed to a hard surface. These cells are deposited with small moth larvae and a single egg is laid by the female in each cell. The larvae will hatch from eggs and consume the caterpillars before pupating and emerging as adult the following year.
Flowers visited
Unknown
Similar species
- Ancistrocerus wasps (see above)
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2025
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