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Elm Sawfly

Cimbex americana

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Description:

Very large hornet or hornet like insect. Yellow antennae, club or knobbed. Black body and head with one yellow stripe on the neck. Legs are black with yellow tips.

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ForestDragon
ForestDragon 9 years ago
Elm Sawfly
Cimbex americana Species Cimbex americana - Elm Sawfly - BugGuide.Net


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2 Comments

doreen.chambers.14
doreen.chambers.14 9 years ago

Yes very cool. Big insect. I was happy to find it. Thanks.

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ForestDragon
ForestDragon 9 years ago

Cool find! Cimbicids are very interesting looking wasps!

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doreen.chambers.14
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doreen.chambers.14

Vermont, USA

Spotted on Jun 3, 2014
Submitted on Jun 3, 2014

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