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Field Notes

Description:

Black, (20-35 mm) (0.8 - 1.4 in.) This one was about 1 inch. Species It is so similar to the Great Black Wasp (Sphex pencylvanicus) but the antennae is different.

Habitat:

Meadow on our property

Species ID Suggestions

Great Black Wasp

Sphex pennsylvanicus
Carol Snow Milne
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Comments (3)
BugEric
This is an ichneumon wasp in the subfamily Ichneumoninae.
KristalWatrous
This is definitely a wasp. Not sure what family, but hopefully some of our bug experts can get you an ID.
Carol Snow Milne
It looks so similar to a Black Corsair Assassin bug, but the HEAD "bugs" me! What is this strange 1 inch insect? HELP! Thank you so much!
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PublishedNovember 2, 2011

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