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dig·ger wasp
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Princeton's WordNet
digger waspnoun
solitary wasp that digs nests in the soil and stocks them with paralyzed insects for the larvae
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digger waspnoun
Any of several solitary, predatory wasps, of the family Sphecidae, that nest in the soil
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digger wasp
A digger wasp is a type of solitary wasp from the family Sphecidae, known for its behavior of digging nests in the ground. These wasps typically hunt and paralyze prey, often spiders or other insects, and then carry it back to their nests as food for their larvae. The term 'digger wasp' can refer to various species within the Sphecidae family, all of which exhibit this digging behavior.
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Digger wasp
Wasps of the genus Sphex are cosmopolitan predators of the family Sphecidae that sting and paralyze prey insects. There are over 130 known digger wasp species. In preparation for egg laying, they construct a protected "nest" and then stock it with captured insects. Typically, the prey are left alive, but paralyzed by wasp toxins. The wasps lay their eggs in the provisioned nest. When the wasp larvae hatch, they feed on the paralyzed insects. The well-known species great golden digger wasp is found in North America. The developing wasps spend the winter in their nest. When the new generation of adults emerge, they contain the genetically programmed behaviors required to carry out another season of nest building. During the summer, a female might build as many as six nests, each with several compartments for her eggs. The building and provisioning of the nests takes place in a stereotypical, step-by-step fashion.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of digger wasp in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of digger wasp in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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- jáád neishoodíNavajo, Navaho
- vespa escavadoraPortuguese
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