Bug FAQPleasant Beewolf
Philanthus lepidus · Order: Hymenoptera · Family: Crabronidae
The pleasant beewolf is found in North America. It is native to North America. It makes false burrows in its nests and preys on Halictidae (sweat) bees.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it lives
It lives in North America.
Source: Wikipedia
What it eats
It builds false burrows in its nests and hunts Halictidae bees.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it comes from
It is native to North America.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 20 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Massachusetts, New York, Illinois, Minnesota, Maryland, Vermont, Missouri, Wisconsin.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Months it is reported in the US
Source: GBIF
More photos
Same family (Crabronidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philanthus_lepidus
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