The Paper Wasp, of the vespid subfamily Polistinae, is one of twenty-two species found in North America and approximately 300 species worldwide. Paper wasps have long, slender bodies with distinct, […]
A New Wasp Species at Bernheim (and yes, we're excited about it)
We are thrilled that we just found a wasp species that has never been recorded at Bernheim Forest – the Megarhyssa atrata. It is a common parasitic species that is […]
The Bugs of Bernheim: Cicada Killers
Cicada Killers: who’s listening? On hot summer days, the air is filled with the sound of cicadas. The male’s mating call is a loud series of beats and clicks strung […]
