5,030 observations
Mexican Honey Wasp
Brachygastra mellifica
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Hymenoptera ›Family: Vespidae ›Genus: Brachygastra
About
Brachygastra mellifica, more commonly known as the Mexican honey wasp, is a neotropical social wasp. It can be found in both North and South America. B. mellifica is one of few wasp species that produces honey. It is also considered a delicacy in some cultures in Mexico. This wasp species is of use to humans because they can be used to control pest species and pollinate avocados.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Mexican Honey Wasp is Brachygastra mellifica.
- Mexican Honey Wasp belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Mexican Honey Wasp belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Mexican Honey Wasp belongs to the class Insecta.
- Mexican Honey Wasp belongs to the order Hymenoptera.
- Mexican Honey Wasp belongs to the family Vespidae.
- Mexican Honey Wasp belongs to the genus Brachygastra.