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Philantus sp.
Beewolves take other stinging insects as prey for their offspring. Males are somewhat territorial, scent-marking perches that they defend from other males. Females of many species are gregarious, excavating burrows close together in patches of sandy soil or dirt banks. Each tunnel usually has multiple cells. Several paralyzed bees or wasps are placed in each cell as food for the larval wasp.
Thank you, JuanDiTrani. But being a non-expert, I still have questions. When I compare the coloration and pattern between the eyes, I think I may have it right. The sand wasp images have yellow (or yellow-green) between the eyes, and their antennae are black. In the picture of that I found on BugGuide.net shows reddish antennae and more black between the eyes. What do you think?
Spotted on Jul 15, 2012
Submitted on Jul 17, 2012
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