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Double-banded Scoliid Wasp

Scolia bicincta

Photo by Christine Y.
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Field Notes

Description:

Dark and hairy, medium-sized wasp. Two creamy white bands on abdomen.

Habitat:

Fields with flowers; eastern and central North America.

Notes:

Thanks Paul for the ID

Reference Links:

Species Scolia bicincta - Double-banded Scoliid - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Double-banded Scoliid Wasp

Scolia bicincta
Paul Davis
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2014

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