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Pison peletieri

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Pison peletieri is a wasp of the family Crabronidae. It is endemic to Australia, and was introduced to New Zealand in 2001.

Description

Lateral view of a female wasp

The species has a black head and mesosoma, while the metasoma, tibiae and leg tarsi are a red-brown colour.[1]

Pison peletieri creates nests of cells formed from mud.[1]

Distribution

The species is found in all states of Australia except for Tasmania.[1] Pison peletieri was first detected in Auckland, New Zealand in March 2001.[1] As of 2022, the species has spread to Northland and the Waikato.[1]

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Pison peletieri: Brief Summary

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Pison peletieri is a wasp of the family Crabronidae. It is endemic to Australia, and was introduced to New Zealand in 2001.

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