Scolia
Americannoun
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Whereas the other Hunting Wasps prepare a dwelling to which the provisions are carried, sometimes from a distance, the Scolia confines herself to digging her bed of leaf-mould until she comes upon a Cetonia-larva.
From More Hunting Wasps by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos
If its effect is in proportion to the Wasp's size, the sting of the Scolia must be something terrible.
From More Hunting Wasps by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos
It seems probable that the Scolia does not choose between them, that she uses all three indiscriminately.
From More Hunting Wasps by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos
The Two-banded Scolia rations each of her eggs with a Cetonia-grub.
From More Hunting Wasps by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos
Then, lo and behold, the Cetonia turns putrid and the Scolia dies, poisoned by the ptomaines of the decomposing game!
From More Hunting Wasps by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos
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