Bug FAQAstata unicolor
Astata unicolor · Order: Hymenoptera · Family: Crabronidae
It lives in both Central and North America. It preys on stink bugs such as the invasive Halyomorpha halys.
Source: Wikipedia
How to recognize it
Males have black abdomens; females are black and orange.
Source: Wikipedia
What it eats
It hunts and eats Pentatomidae bugs, including the invasive Halyomorpha halys.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it comes from
Its range includes Central America and North America.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 32 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Illinois, New York, California, Maryland, Minnesota, Maine, Ohio, Texas.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Status: native in North America; native in United States. Source: iNaturalist
Months it is reported in the US
Source: GBIF
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Questions people ask
What does Astata unicolor eat?
It preys on stink bugs, especially the invasive Halyomorpha halys.
Source: Wikipedia
How can I tell male and female Astata unicolor apart?
Males have entirely black abdomens, while females show black and orange coloration.
Source: Wikipedia
Same family (Crabronidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astata_unicolor
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