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Philanthus gibbosus
Medium sized wasp. Black with yellow markings, large head. Adults feed on nectar. Larvae feed on bees provided by the mother at time of egg-laying (bugguide.net). Mostly feeds on bees from family Halictidae.
Suburban backyard garden, feeding on flowers of Garlic Chives.
This wasp was fast-moving so it was difficult to get a really good photo.
Spotted on Sep 6, 2012
Submitted on Sep 10, 2012
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