Odynerus

A new species belonging to the tribe of Solitary Wasps, _Odynerus clavicornis_, is perhaps the most interesting insect in the collection; this Wasp has clavate antennæ, the flagellum being broadly dilated towards the apex, convex above and concave beneath.

Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society - Vol. 3 Zoology Various

This interesting little hornet is a common summer species, known as the solitary hornet -- one of them -- _Odynerus flavipes_.

My Studio Neighbors William Hamilton Gibson 1873

The Solitary wasp (Odynerus albophaleratus) fills its earthen cells with minute caterpillars, which it paralyzes with its poisonous sting.

Our Common Insects A Popular Account of the Insects of Our Fields, Forests, Gardens and Houses 1872

Odynerus asks nothing of the Chrysomela but a simple condiment, the aromatic juice of the anal pouch; the Philanthus demands a full diet, or at least a notable supplement thereto, in the form of the contents of the stomach.

Social Life in the Insect World Jean-Henri Fabre 1869

Although the qualities of the liquid escape me, I see at least that Odynerus cares nothing for the rest.

Social Life in the Insect World Jean-Henri Fabre 1869

One, _A. parietina_, builds at the entrance of her dwelling an advanced fortification, an earthy cylinder, wrought in open work, like that of the Odynerus, [2] and curved like it, but of the width and length of a man's finger.

The Glow-Worm and Other Beetles Jean-Henri Fabre 1869

Odynerus does not touch the flesh, which is a diet absolutely contrary to her tastes; she confines herself to drinking the defensive liquid which the grub distils at the end of its intestine.

Social Life in the Insect World Jean-Henri Fabre 1869

Though the qualities of the delicacy escape me, I at least perceive that the Odynerus does not covet anything else.

More Hunting Wasps Jean-Henri Fabre 1869

Hymenoptera; those of the Tachytus, provided with young crickets; those of the Odynerus, fed upon larvæ of the Chrysomela; those of the sand-dwelling Cerceris, endowed with a hecatomb of weevils.

Social Life in the Insect World Jean-Henri Fabre 1869

The procedure of Odynerus in opening the anal pouch is so far removed from the usual that we should not anticipate many imitators; it is a secondary detail, and impracticable with game of a different kind.

Social Life in the Insect World Jean-Henri Fabre 1869