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Thread-waisted wasp

Ammophila nigricans

Description:

Large wasp

Habitat:

Along trail, in a pine dominated forest, this area had an opening with a patch of wildflowers blooming.

1 Species ID Suggestions

BugEric
BugEric 10 years ago
Thread-waisted Wasp (male)
Ammophila nigricans Bug Eric: Wasp Wednesday: Ammophila nigricans


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2 Comments

alison_sloop
alison_sloop 10 years ago

Thanks @BugEric!

BugEric
BugEric 10 years ago

Black wings, lack of silver streaks on thorax, and presumably fairly large size eliminate similar species.

alison_sloop
Spotted by
alison_sloop

Virginia, USA

Spotted on Feb 12, 2014
Submitted on Feb 12, 2014

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