Cerceris fumipennis "The Smokey Winged Beetle Bandit"

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2015-09-24

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Virginia Cooperative Extension

Abstract

Discusses the life cycle of Cerceris fumipennis a species of solitary digger wasp. The conspicuous manner by which this wasp provisions its nest makes it a quite useful biosurveillance tool for detecting the presence of Emerald Ash Borers Agrilus planipennis.

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Agricultural Insects/Pests, Garden Insects/Pests

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http://hdl.handle.net/10919/70823

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Publications, Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE)