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Sphecius speciosus
These wasps reach up to 1-½ inch in length. Except for a rusty red head and thorax, they are overall black or rusty in color, with yellow band markings on the abdominal segments. They have russet colored wings.
Wildlife habitat garden with many native plants.
This one was digging about late in the day in a muddy area.
Spotted on Jul 10, 2012
Submitted on Jul 14, 2012
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