Eremnophila aureonotata, also known as the gold-marked thread-waisted wasp, is a species in the family Sphecidae ("thread-waisted wasps") found in North and South America. Their coloration is black with 2 pairs gold patches of setae one on the side of their thorax and one on the propodeum. Adults drink nectar while larvae feed on caterpillars. Females dig vertical burrows in sand or hard-packed loam to lay eggs in and provision the nests with a single caterpillar.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Gold-marked Thread-waisted Wasp being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Sphecidae
- Genus
- Eremnophila
- Species
- Eremnophila aureonotata
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