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Ammophila procera
Large, slender, long-bodied wasp.
Found in vacant lot visiting composite flowers. Weeds, grasses, yucca, scattered elm trees dominate.
This solitary wasp hunts caterpillars as food for its offspring. Identification verified by A.S. Menke.
Spotted on Jul 10, 2012
Submitted on Dec 18, 2012
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