STUDY ON NESTING PROPERTIES OF GREAT BLACK WASP (SPHEX PENSYLVANICUS)

Authors

  • Dr. Alka Dubey Department of Zoology, J.P. Verma P G Arts & Commerce College Bilaspur (C.G)

Keywords:

Nest Structure, Food Habit, Sticky Material

Abstract

The Great Black Wasp are most of often seen visiting flowers in open areas October through November. The present study focuses on aspects related to nesting of Great Black wasp such as shape, structure, size, material used, duration, season etc. Some different observation was seen about their period of activities.      

References

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Published

15-10-2024

How to Cite

Dr. Alka Dubey. (2024). STUDY ON NESTING PROPERTIES OF GREAT BLACK WASP (SPHEX PENSYLVANICUS). International Education and Research Journal (IERJ), 10(10). Retrieved from https://ierj.in/journal/index.php/ierj/article/view/3687