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Great Black Wasp

Sphex pensylvanicus

Description:

Large black Wasp with iridescent blue wings. Actively feeding on Oregano flowers. There were at least two of these wasps attending to the flowers. When feeding, the wasps would flutter their wings intermittently.

Habitat:

Suburban backyard garden.

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ForestDragon
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ForestDragon

New York, USA

Spotted on Jul 12, 2012
Submitted on Jul 12, 2012

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