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Photo by Kyle A
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Field Notes

Description:

The wasp was about 5/8 inch long. The shield bug was almost as long.

Habitat:

Spotted on goldenrod bordering an open field and wetlands.

Notes:

It looks like some sort of wasp carrying a shield bug. Perhaps to put into a larder. It was having no trouble walking with such a large load. It's an amazing feat of natural engineering.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Kyle A
Wow indeed Hema Shah. The shield bug was not only about as long, but had to be more massive. It was quite agile nonetheless.

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Interaction between different species of Arthropods
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Hunters & Animal Food Habits
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Wildlife of Northeastern USA
Mission
National Geographic's Great Nature Project
Mission
Insects of New England

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PublishedAugust 24, 2014

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