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A hairy wasp (Scoliidae). This insect was probably 30 - 35 mm in length.
Spotted on Brazilian button flower (Centratherum punctatum) in a large semi-urban yard & garden situated next to a disturbed patch of remnant forest.
This was the first time I've ever seen this comparatively large Scoliid wasp species.
Spotted on Sep 6, 2012
Submitted on Sep 9, 2012
15 Comments
Thanks very much, António!
Great cache S.Frazier :) beautiful macro shot and a awesome detail,congrats and thanks for sharing
Thanks zapabio and Atul!
superb series!
awesome!!!!
Again, thanks Carol!
Great design, love the hairs! Even wasps are beautiful! (As long as they don't sting you.)
Thanks Juan
This is a Scoliid wasp
Thanks Alice, loannis, Gerardo & Daniele!
Fantastic pictures and critter Scott!
Wow fantastic series Scott :)
Tibia and metatarsus seem not too large and petiole is thin. I would say wasp but I have no idea of the type of wasps you have there.
Could be a Scoliidae family member?
The one shot does give the impression of a wasp, but I would look under bee first. Looks like it could carry a lot of pollen!
Added a detail shot of the abdomen and a rear leg.