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Tarantuala Hawk

Pepsis formosa

Description:

Pretty waspy thing.

Notes:

I love the colors.

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Tarantuala Hawk
Pepsis formosa Tarantula hawk


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2 Comments

Small Wonders
Small Wonders 12 years ago

Yes I agree with Michelle, a Tarantula Hawk Wasp - One of the most painful stinging insects!

Michelle Parish
Michelle Parish 12 years ago

I have one that looks almost identical, from Arkansas a few years ago! Tarantula Hawk!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarantula_h...

SeanRees
Spotted by
SeanRees

Utah, USA

Spotted on Aug 6, 2011
Submitted on Jan 26, 2012

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