Author: Gess, Sarah K. & Gess, F.W.
Title: Annals of the Cape Provincial Museums. Volume 18. Part 7. Notes on Nesting Behaviour in Bembix Bubalus Handlirsch in Southern Africa with the Emphasis on Nest Sharing and Reaction to Nest Parasites (Hymenoptera: Sphecidae).
Description: Cape Provincial Museum, Albany Museum, Grahamstown, Natural History. Volume 18. Part 7. 31st August 1989. Stapled wraps, p151-p160. illustrated, 184mm wide x 240mm high. New unread copy. Data on the nesting behaviour of Bembix bubalus Handlirsch are presented. Of particular note is an instance of nest sharing as this appears to be the first record of nest sharing by a progressive provisioner in the Sphecidae. An instance is recorded of a wasp provisioning in addition to its own larva the larvae of a sarcophagid fly which has parasitised the nest.

Keywords: albany museum grahamstown eastern cape cape provincial museum entomology south southern africa african insects wasps hymenoptera sphecidae bembix bubalus handlirsch


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