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Great Black wasp

Sphex pensylvanicus

Description:

Black flying insect with blue iridescent wings. I observed it flying, digging in the dirt and it seemed to be eating ants.

Habitat:

Portland, Oregon. In my backyard adjacent to Creston city park.

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K. Indie Gee
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K. Indie Gee

Portland, Oregon, USA

Spotted on Aug 22, 2016
Submitted on Aug 22, 2016

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