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Great golden digger wasp

Sphex ichneumoneus

Description:

Sphex ichneumoneus has short golden hair on it's otherwise black head and thorax, orange to amber wings, and a black and orange abdomen. Adults drink nectar from flowers which bloom during their flying time.

Habitat:

Spotted feeding on thistle at the Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park.

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Brian38
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Brian38

Washington, USA

Spotted on Jul 6, 2019
Submitted on Jul 10, 2019

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