Observations on the prey and nests of seven species of Cerceris (Hymenoptera: Sphecidae)

Authors

Howard E. Evans, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
William L. Rubink, Colorado State University, Fort Collins

Abstract

Cerceris species are remarkably constant in their prey preferences. Records are presented from diverse localities that confirm prey constancy in five species. An apparent exception is noted in the case of C. crotonella Viereck & Cockerell. A mixed aggregation of C. fumipennis Say and C. californica Cresson is reported, both preying upon Buprestidae and using some of the same species. Nest and prey of C. conifrons Mickel are reported for the first time.

Recommended Citation

Evans, Howard E. and Rubink, William L. (1978) "Observations on the prey and nests of seven species of Cerceris (Hymenoptera: Sphecidae)," Great Basin Naturalist: Vol. 38: No. 1, Article 8.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/gbn/vol38/iss1/8