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Unknown wasp

Description:

Black, (20-35 mm) (0.8 - 1.4 in.) This one was about 1 inch. Species It is so similar to the Great Black Wasp (Sphex pencylvanicus) but the antennae is different.

Habitat:

Meadow on our property



1 species ID suggestions

Great Black Wasp
Sphex pennsylvanicus

3 Comments

BugEric
BugEric 5 months ago

This is an ichneumon wasp in the subfamily Ichneumoninae.

KristalWatrous
KristalWatrous a year ago

This is definitely a wasp. Not sure what family, but hopefully some of our bug experts can get you an ID.

CarolSnowMilne
CarolSnowMilne a year ago

It looks so similar to a Black Corsair Assassin bug, but the HEAD "bugs" me! What is this strange 1 inch insect? HELP! Thank you so much!

Pennsylvania, USA

Lat: 40.87, Long: -75.60

Spotted on Nov 1, 2011
Submitted on Nov 2, 2011

Spotted for mission

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