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Ichneumon Wasp

Gnamptopelta obsidianator

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35.1784, -80.8473

Field Notes

Description:

Very large about 30 mm blue-black wasp with orange antennae; Abdomen crescent-shaped, flattened, and strongly bent downward; don't sting

Habitat:

found on grape vines on edge of woods

Notes:

resemble spider wasps (Pompilidae) who do sting or Tarantula hawk wasp (Pepsis menechma)

Reference Links:

Species Gnamptopelta obsidianator - BugGuide.Net

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