Wasp Scolia giant - a harmless insect with a threatening look
Wasps are usually small buzzing insects that stubbornly eat sweet berries and fruits. They are often found near garbage cans and in the garden, on berries or grapes. Among them, giant individuals - scolia - stand out significantly.
General description of giant scolia
Scolia giant.
Females are larger in size. Their length reaches 55 mm, when in males the maximum size is 32 mm in length. As expected by the representative of wasps, the main shade is black with yellow spots or stripes.
Some segments of the abdomen have bright red hairs. The rest of the structure is no different from ordinary wasps.
Distribution
Scolia giant is a very common species. It is a parasite on the rhinoceros beetle and lives wherever this species of beetle is found, which are the hosts of scolia larvae.
Adults fly in early summer, found on plants from the aster and lily families. When a host for the larva is found, one egg is laid on it. The larva feeds on it, completely eats it away. A cocoon is created in the remains, where the larva hibernates, pupates in spring and gets to the surface.
Scoli and people
A large view of scolia is alarming and frightening. It is not surprising that people immediately try to kill the wasp. A large appearance is the only thing that threatens people. She has much less poison than other representatives of wasps.
It is rare, in some Russia and Ukraine it is already in the Red Book. In view of this, you should not offend the wasp of the giant scolia species. She is even considered to be an assistant to the household, along with rhinoceros beetles, they can lay larvae on Khrushchev.
Conclusion
Scolia giant is an atypical wasp. This is a large species that does not pose any harm to people, despite the intimidating appearance. They are typical loners, taking care of their offspring.
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