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The Micro-Wasps
categories: Micro-Wasps Pollinators Wasps
revision date: 2024-06-07 06:34
Photo by: D.G. James
Biology
There are about 20 families that contain micro-wasps, barely visible, without a hand lens or microscope. There are many thousands of species of these micro-wasps and most of them utilize flowers as a food resource. Many have been shown to need nectar or pollen as a way of enhancing reproduction and/or longevity. The importance of micro-wasps in pollination has not been studied, but it seems likely that these tiny wasps do play a role in some habitats and situations.
Chemical Management
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- None recommended
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