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Mammoth Wasp

Megascolia maculata

Photo by Bob29
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Field Notes

Description:

A very large wasp (5cm) moving from flower to flower. The head was a yellow orange colour and its abdomen had yellow transverse markings like conjoined spots.
The wasp was not aggressive and was only interested in collecting nectar.

Habitat:

This was found in the morning on the East facing side of a 700m hill. The terrain was rocky with scrub and low lying bushes and occasional short trees. A few flowering plants scattered around. The temperature was approximately 30 degrees celsius.

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PublishedJuly 31, 2020

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