Euodynerus castigatus is a species of potter wasp in the family Vespidae. It was first described by Henri de Saussure in 1853. Like most mason wasps, E. castigatus are solitary wasps that paralyze caterpillars, using it as food for E. castigatus larvae.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
Considered venomous. Public sources list it as such; we have not verified this individually. The note covers its whole family. Wasps and hornets; stings Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Euodynerus hidalgo — considered venomous
- Euodynerus boscii — considered venomous
- Euodynerus annulatus — considered venomous
- Euodynerus dantici — considered venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Vespidae
- Genus
- Euodynerus
- Species
- Euodynerus castigatus
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