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| Gasteruption | | Gasteruption is a genus in the order Hymenoptera, the suborder wasps, ants and bees (Apocrita), the superfamily Evanioidea, the family Gasteruptiidae, and the subfamily Gasteruptiinae. In Central Europe, there are 12 species of Gasteruption. In Germany, Gasteruption assectator and Gasteruption jaculator are the most common species. | | |
| | Gasteruptiidae | | Gasteruptiidae are a family of wasps, which are found throughout the world and comprise around 500 species. These wasps are especially widespread in Australia. In Central Europe only the genus Gasteruption exists with about 12 different species.
In Germany, Gasteruption jaculator and Gasteruption assectator are the most common species.
Gasteruptiidae from the genus Gasteruption reach body lengths of 5 mm to 15 mm. They are characterized by a seemingly elongated neck and abdomen, the latter, being significantly thicker towards the rear, is easily recognizable. The front wings are folded lengthwise.
The adult wasps are... | | |
| | | Gasteruption jaculator | | Gasteruption jaculator (synonym Foenus jaculator) is a species belonging to the genus Gasteruption, in the order Hymenoptera, the suborder Apocrita, the superfamily Evanioidea,the family Gasteruptiidae, and the subfamily Gasteruptiinae. Gasteruption jaculator are relatively common and widespread in Central Europe. This speciesis non endangered. | | |
| | Adult Gasteruption jaculator reach body lengths of 10 - 18 mm. The base colour of the body is black. Parts of the body are red in colour. The abdomen is larger at the posterior end. A striking feature of the Gasteruption jaculator is the upright position of the abdomen in flight. In resting position, the abdomen is pulled in a slight downward or upward curve. The wings are then folded along its length. The femurs of Gasteruption jaculator are thick at the end like clubs. | | |
| | Adult Gasteruption species reach body lengths of 5 – 15 mm. They are characterized by their seemingly elongated neck and abdomen; the latter issignificantly thicker towards the rear and easily recognizable. The front wings are folded lengthwise. | | |
| | ...the nests of some kinds of bees or wasps, e.g. digger wasps or solitary wasps. The fertilized females lay their eggs in spring in the nests of their larvae’s hosts. This happens near the brood’s site, which is equipped with food stores. The young Gasteruption larvae hatch after a few days and start eating the host’s eggs or larvae. Later they feed on the stored nectar and pollen. Pupation takes place in a cocoon within the host’s breeding cell. | | |
| | Gasteruption jaculator are active during the day from May to September, and are found in a variety of habitats, including forest edges, shrubbery, hedgerows, meadows, gardens and natural parks. It is particularly fond of the parsley family, where it feeds on p... | | |
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