Central American Moon Wasp

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Apoica pallens is a nocturnal eusocial wasp (family Vespidae). It is famous for its swarm based emigration behavior, and is native to the lowlands of Central and northern South America. This species has developed special night vision adaptations to facilitate their night-time swarming and foraging behavior and has important medicinal properties for the Pankararú people of Brazil.

Apoica pallens es una avispa eusocial nocturna de la familia Vespidae. Es famosa por su comportamiento de emigración basado en enjambres. Es nativa de las tierras bajas del centro y norte de América del Sur.