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Mammoth wasp

Scolia flavifrons

Photo by Dangermouse
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Impressive and somewhat intimidating wasp relative. Body mostly black with yellow bands. Length up to 30mm.

Habitat:

Favours bare sunny ground, often found on flowers.

Notes:

On an oleander flower.

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