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Megascolia maculata flavifrons
It is one of the biggest European hymenoptera, it can reach 4 cm in size. Females are bigger than males. They are black with four yellow fringes in the abdomen and dark wings .Females have a yellow head.
Spotted close to a brook in an evergreen oak and pine tree forest. Dehesa de Valdelatas.
Camera Model: NIKON D500. Exposure Time: 1/800 sec.; f/14; ISO Speed Rating: 640. Focal Length: 300.0 mm. No flash fired. DSC_2852, 2859, 2861
Spotted on Jul 6, 2018
Submitted on Nov 5, 2018
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