Pollen content accumulated in nests ofPolybia scutellaris(Hymenoptera, Vespidae)

Analysis of digestive tract content of the larvae of Polybia scutellaris (White) (Hymenoptera, Vespidae)

“…A previous study about of the pollen content accumulated in nests of Polybia scutellaris characterized this species as a generalist flower visitor (Fernández Corujo et al 2010). The results of the larvae analysis of different nests allowed establishing that within the studied community, the P. scutellaris population exploited 19 different taxa of plants (both native and exotic) during its last active period.…”

Pollen analysis ofAgathirsiawasps

“…and Salix sp. Fernándes Corujo et al (2010) identified four taxa of Asteraceae, while we identified 22 taxa. We identified nine taxa to Fabaceae, while Fernándes Corujo et al (2010) identified three.…”

“…and Carduus sp. were found in the nests of a social wasp, Polybia scutellaris White, in Argentina (Fernándes Corujo et al, 2010). The principal source of the honey made by these wasps was nectar from the native 'Astereae' including Aster squamatus (Spreng.)…”