COMPORTAMIENTO DE NIDIFICACIÓN DE SPHEX LATREILLEILEPELETIER (HYMENOPTERA: SPHECIDAE)

Abstract

The nesting behavior of Sphex latreillei was studied in a large nesting site in Central Chile. The single
cell of the nest is provisioned by the females according to the following observed pattern: nest building,
paralyzing and carrying one prey into the burrow, Iaying an egg on the prey, temporary closure of the nest
burrow, paralyzation and transportation of 4 - 12 new preys into the burrow and final closure.