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Great Black Wasp

Sphex pensylvanicus

Description:

One of my favorite summer visitors, this large black wasp is hard to miss! Solid blue-black body with iridescent blue wings. Feeding at Oregano blooms.

Habitat:

Suburban garden.

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ForestDragon
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ForestDragon

New York, USA

Spotted on Jul 19, 2014
Submitted on Oct 22, 2014

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