Abispa splendida explained

Abispa splendida (also known as the large mud-nesting wasp or velvety black and yellow)^[1] is a species of wasp in the Vespidae family.^[2]

Subspecies

• Abispa splendida australis (Smith, 1857)
• Abispa splendida maculicollis Cameron, 1911
• Abispa splendida odyneroides Perkins, 1912
• Abispa splendida splendida (Guérin, 1838)^[3]

Description

Abispa splendida can reach a length of about, with a forewings span of about . Body is black and orange-yellow coloured. Thorax is black with yellow shoulders. Head, antenna and legs are yellow. The abdomen shows yellow and black segments. Wings are orange.^{[4] [5] [6]}

Behavior

These wasps build their mud nest under rocks or inside holes in trees. Larvae pupate in their pot. The golden yellow pupa reach a length of about . The adults emerge from the nest after three month.^{[6] [7]}

Distribution

This species can be found in Australia and Indonesia.^[6]

Notes and References

1. http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_wasps/LargePotterWasp2.htm Brisbane Insects
2. https://www.biolib.cz/en/taxon/id657412/ Biolib
3. http://www.catalogueoflife.org/annual-checklist/2011/search/all/key/abispa+splendida/match/1 Catalogue of life
4. http://www.padil.gov.au/pests-and-diseases/Pest/Main/136371# PaDIL, Pests and Diseases Image Library, 2007
5. https://archive.org/stream/insectsabroadbei00wooduoft/insectsabroadbei00wooduoft#page/487/mode/1up Insects abroad at Archive.org
6. http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_vespoidwasps/LargePotterWasp2.htm Brisbane insects
7. Kevin M. O'Neill Solitary Wasps: Behavior and Natural History