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Sand Wasp

Stictia carbonaria

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Field Notes

Description:

Dark wasp with greenish spots on the sides. It hunts other insects to feed its larvae. Nest in the sand.

Habitat:

Sand beach

Reference Links:

Stictia carbonaria #9276 - Biofaces - Bring Nature Closer

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