Protonectarina sylveirae is a neotropical swarm-founding wasp species that ranges widely across South America. This species relies heavily on the consumption of animal protein rather than nectar. P. sylveirae preys heavily on agricultural pests to coffee crops, keeping pest populations low.
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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
- Polybia occidentalis — considered venomous
- Polybia ruficeps — considered venomous
- Protopolybia exigua — considered venomous
- Ropalidia flavobrunnea — considered venomous
- Pseudopolybia compressa — considered venomous
- Polybia striata — considered venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Vespidae
- Genus
- Protonectarina
- Species
- Protonectarina sylveirae
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