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Sphex

Photo by misako
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Description:

I believe this is a digger wasp--possibly Sphex ichneumoneus (Great Golden Digger Wasp). Please correct me if I am wrong. It was in my garden on the mint blossoms. It scared me at first, but I managed to get some photos.

Habitat:

Urban herb garden.

Reference Links:

Sphex, Digger wasp, http://www.google.com/search?q=Sphex+funerarius&hl=en&biw=1280&bih=669&site=web…

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Comments (4)
Mr. Delemeester
Yes, and I am in Michigan-quite a distance from you. The mint came in bloom in my garden about 1.5 weeks ago, this is the first time I've seen this wasp.
misako
I love the site to Ernie! Interesting that we both spotted them on mint blossoms!
Mr. Delemeester
Me too! http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/12740110 It was too cool to pass up. Love this site. Ernie Delemeester

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PublishedAugust 30, 2011

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