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Research Article

Nesting biology of Mimumesa littoralis (Bondroit, 1934) (Hymenoptera, Spheciformes) in Poland

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Pages 313-319 | Received 21 Dec 2022, Accepted 27 Mar 2023, Published online: 26 Apr 2023

Figures & data

Figure 1. Partial DNA barcodes of the studied Mimumesa females.

Figure 1. Partial DNA barcodes of the studied Mimumesa females.

Figure 2. Nest of Mimumesa littoralis. (a–d) Top view of the nest entrance; (e) habitat of Kowalewo Pomorskie; (f) habitat of Sierakowo.

Figure 2. Nest of Mimumesa littoralis. (a–d) Top view of the nest entrance; (e) habitat of Kowalewo Pomorskie; (f) habitat of Sierakowo.

Figure 3. Adult specimens of Mimumesa littoralis. (a, b) Female with prey; (c) female in flight near the nest; (d) specimen on Pimpinella sp.; (e) female in nest.

Figure 3. Adult specimens of Mimumesa littoralis. (a, b) Female with prey; (c) female in flight near the nest; (d) specimen on Pimpinella sp.; (e) female in nest.

Figure 4. Mimumesa littoralis. (a) Prey; (b) fragment of a cocoon formed by fragments of prey; (c, d) larvae. Ruler gradation (in (a) and (b)) = 1 mm.

Figure 4. Mimumesa littoralis. (a) Prey; (b) fragment of a cocoon formed by fragments of prey; (c, d) larvae. Ruler gradation (in (a) and (b)) = 1 mm.

Table I. Prey of Mimumesa littoralis from the four observed nests.