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Genus of insects

Isodontia
Isodontia mexicana
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Sphecidae
Subfamily: Sphecinae
Tribe: Sphecini
Genus: Isodontia
(Patton, 1880)
Larva of Isodontia sp. found in twig nest with katydid prey

Isodontia is a genus belonging to the family Sphecidae. Adults emerge from their cocoons in early summer, and usually make nests lined with grass or hay in hollow plant cavities. This has led to their common name being grass-carrying wasps. The larvae are often fed Orthoptera that the adult has paralyzed.

Species

Species within this genus include:

References

  1. "Genus Isodontia - Grass-carrying Wasps". Bug Guide. Iowa State University Department of Entomology. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  2. "Catalogue of Life - 2011 Annual Checklist :: Search all names". www.catalogueoflife.org.
  3. "Isodontia". Integrated Taxonomic Information System.
Taxon identifiers
Isodontia
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