Pison morosum
Species of insect
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Pison morosum is a solitary wasp of the family Crabronidae. It is the only endemic species of Pison wasp to New Zealand. It was first described by entomologist Frederick Smith in 1858.[1]
| Pison morosum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Crabronidae |
| Genus: | Pison |
| Species: | P. morosum |
| Binomial name | |
| Pison morosum F. Smith, 1858 | |
Description
The species has an entirely black body. Female specimens vary in length between 7.5 and 11.5 mm, and male specimens between 5.5 and 8.0 mm.[2] It can be distinguished from Pison spinolae due to the lack of long erect hairs.[2]
Distribution
Pison morosum is found throughout the mainland of New Zealand, as well as the Chatham Islands to the east.[2]
Parasites
Similar to Pison spinolae, wasp pupae are hosts to Melittobia wasps.[2]