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Beewolf

Philanthus sp.

Description:

Small black and yellow wasp with blue-green eyes. The wings are dark and face is yellow.

Habitat:

Peach tree leaf in backyard.

Notes:

Greek phil 'lover' + anthus 'flower' the common name "beewolf" refers to the habit of preying on bees

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2 Comments

CindyBinghamKeiser
CindyBinghamKeiser 11 years ago

Thanks Satyen!

Wild Things
Wild Things 11 years ago

Nice series!

Escondido, California, USA

Spotted on May 8, 2012
Submitted on May 9, 2012

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