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Elm Sawfly

Cimbex americana

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Field Notes

Description:

Very large hornet or hornet like insect. Yellow antennae, club or knobbed. Black body and head with one yellow stripe on the neck. Legs are black with yellow tips.

Species ID Suggestions

Elm Sawfly

Cimbex americana

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Comments (2)
ForestDragon
Cool find! Cimbicids are very interesting looking wasps!

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New England Arthropods
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project

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PublishedJune 3, 2014

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