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Sand Wasp

Bembix sp.

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Field Notes

Notes:

This species of wasp makes an underground nest. In the first and second pictures, the wasp is in front of the nest's opening. In the third one, it is possible to see the wasp's head inside the nest.

Species ID Suggestions

Sand Wasp

Bembix sp.

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Juan DiTrani
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Comments (3)
Sergio Monteiro
Thank you Cindy. . @UmapornSarasat: Yes, they sting really hard.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2011

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