Insects Exhibition of the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
This is a field guide to the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve,which is located in La Jolla and Del Mar, California, north of San Diego. I'll be focusing on insects that often seen in Torrey Pines.
Ants, Bees, Wasps and Sawflies
The Hymenoptera are one of the largest orders of insects, comprising the sawflies, wasps, bees and ants. Over 150,000 species are recognized, with many more remaining to be described. The name refers to the wings of the insects, and is derived from the Ancient Greek ὑμήν: membrane and πτερόν : wing. The hind wings are connected to the fore wings by a series of hooks called hamuli. Hymenoptera ...more ↓
Harvester Ants
Pogonomyrmex is a genus of harvester ants, occurring primarily in the deserts of North and South America. Harvester ants is a common name. The genus name originated from the Greek language and refers to a beard-like structure, the psammophore, below the head, which can be found in most species of the subgenus sensu stricto. The psammophore is used for gathering small seeds, helping to ...more ↓
