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Thread Waisted Wasp

Ammophila procera

Photo by tomk3886
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Field Notes

Description:

Long, thin, orange waist.

Habitat:

Found on an area of exposed soil taking its prey to a burrow where it will lay an egg on the caterpillar. The wasp larva will feed on it and emerge as an adult.

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PublishedJuly 16, 2020

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