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White-footed cryptus wasp

White-footed cryptus wasp

Cryptus albitarsis

A species of Cryptus

General Info About White-footed cryptus wasp
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Attributes of White-footed cryptus wasp
Adult Food Sources
Nectar from flowers, honeydew, water
Larva Food Source
Larvae of lepidoptera (butterflies and moths), larvae of coleoptera (beetles), larvae of other insects within host range
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Chewing mouthparts
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Life Cycle of White-footed cryptus wasp
Egg After the female white-footed cryptus wasp lays its eggs, they are small, often cylindrical or oval. These eggs usually have a protective coating and are typically immobile, with no visible legs or sensory organs.
Larva The hatching larvae of white-footed cryptus wasp are worm-like, lacking wings and complex eyes. They often have a voracious appetite, growing rapidly in size and periodically molting their exoskeleton to accommodate their increased body mass.
Pupal During the pupal stage, white-footed cryptus wasp undergoes a dormant period encased in a cocoon or puparium. Within this protective layer, it experiences significant transformation, reorganizing its tissues to form the adult structures.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult white-footed cryptus wasp displays wings, functional reproductive organs, and a hardened exoskeleton. The adult is now fully mobile and primarily focused on reproduction, with pronounced morphological differences from its previous stages.
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Predators of White-footed cryptus wasp Larvae
Araneae (spiders), formicidae (ants), aves (birds)
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Predators of Adult White-footed cryptus wasp
Araneae (spiders), aves (birds), mantodea (mantises)
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Scientific Classification of White-footed cryptus wasp
Class
Bugs
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Order
Bees
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Genus
Cryptus
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Adult Habitat of White-footed cryptus wasp
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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Habitat Preferences of White-footed cryptus wasp Through Different Life Stages
To observe the lifecycle of white-footed cryptus wasp, intricate searching in various habitats is needed. Larvae are internal parasitoids, typically found inside host caterpillars, often in woodlands or meadows where such hosts are plentiful. For eggs, investigation should focus on areas where adult white-footed cryptus wasp are likely to lay, possibly inside plant tissue or on foliage near potential hosts. Adults are usually elusive but can sometimes be spotted on vegetation or near hosts’ habitats, possibly even drawn to light sources at night. The search for pupae demands patience, as they are generally hidden within the host body or cocoon. Each stage requires diligent prospecting in these respective habitats to discover the elusive white-footed cryptus wasp.
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Beneficial Effects of White-footed cryptus wasp
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Parasitoids of Pests
Parasitoids of Pests
Parasitic Position Type
Endoparasitism
Parasitic Special Type
Specific Parasitism
Host Type
Moths
White-footed cryptus wasp is an intriguing example of an endoparasitoid, mainly targeting caterpillars during their larval stage. These insects have evolved specialized adaptations enabling them to locate and deposit their eggs inside their hosts. Consequently, their offspring consume the host from within, showcasing a unique biological control method of pest species.
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