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Mammoth Wasp

Megascolia maculata flavifrons

Photo by PedroNicolau
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Field Notes

Description:

It was about 5-6cm long.

Notes:

Vespa-mamute

Species ID Suggestions

Mammoth Wasp

Megascolia maculata

Reference Link
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Comments (4)
bayucca
Scoliidae, most probably Megascolia maculata. Please, verify!! http://www.wothke.ch/provence/index.php/nature/animals?pid=73&sid=105:Megascolia-regiscolia-maculata http://www.flickr.com/photos/valter/7307083822/ http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2012/05/28/mammoth-wasp-from-spain-2/

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Pollinating Insects of the World
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Portugal's Biodiversity
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Global Flight
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Animals with Warning Colors
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Beach Biodiversity of Portugal - Dunes, Sand and Sea
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PublishedJune 12, 2013

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