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Great Black Wasp

Sphex Pensylvanicus

Description:

Solid black except for slightly lighter, dark gray bands across abdomen.

Habitat:

Most us Continental US

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ForestDragon
ForestDragon 7 years ago

Or perhaps something from this: http://bugguide.net/node/view/1326087/bg...

Body shape doesn't look quite right to me for S. pensylvanicus. http://bugguide.net/node/view/5530

jodydf
Spotted by
jodydf

Mississippi, USA

Spotted on Mar 10, 2017
Submitted on Mar 10, 2017

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