Cerceris tuberculata
# Cerceris tuberculata

Cerceris tuberculata is a species of wasp in the family Crabronidae.

## Description

Cerceris tuberculata, the largest representative of the genus in Europe, can reach a length of 17–22 millimetres (0.67–0.87 in).

The adult female of Cerceris tuberculata digs a nest in the soil at a depth of about 50 cm. and provisions it with living prey items she has paralyzed with venom. Prey items are commonly weevils of the genus Cleonis.

Adults fly from mid-July to September. They feed on the nectar of flowers (usually Apiaceae and Asteraceae).

## Distribution

This species is present in Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Portugal, Russia, Spain and former Jugoslavia.

