Monobia quadridens

Monobia quadridens, also known as the four-toothed mason wasp, is a species of solitary potter wasp found in North America. It grows to a wingspan of 18 mm (0.71 in), and feeds on small caterpillars and pollen. Two generations occur per year, with one generation overwintering as pupae.

Monobia quadridens
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Vespidae
Genus: Monobia
Species:
M. quadridens
Binomial name
Monobia quadridens
Synonyms 
  • Vespa quadridens Linnaeus, 1763
  • Vespa cincta-nigra De Geer, 1773
  • Vespa uncinata Fabricius, 1775
  • Odynerus uncinatus (Fabricius, 1775)
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