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Scoliid Wasp

Sphecius speciosus

Photo by KristieMoore
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Large black and yellow 1.5 - 2 inches long.

Reference Links:

Scoliid Wasp photo - Brian Ahern photos at pbase.com

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Juan DiTrani
Hi Kristie I don´t think this is a Cicada Killer (Sphecidae), I think is a Scoliid wasp. Sphecius wasp http://www.discoverlife.org/20/q?search=Sphecius+speciosus, Scoliid wasp http://www.pbase.com/brianahern/image/134889916
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2011

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