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Isodontia mexicana

Isodontia mexicana

Photo by Ioannis
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Field Notes

Description:

Black Hymenoptere of big size. Invasive species originating in North America, colonizing Europe since 10 years.
Also called Grass-carrying wasp because it uses grass to build its nests.

Habitat:

Mint flowers.

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Isodontia mexicana

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Ioannis
Thank you for the suggestion Daniele. I will look towards this direction.
DanielePralong
Family Sphecidae, but I'm unsure of the genus or species. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphecidae

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PublishedOctober 26, 2014

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