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Isodontia mexicana

Isodontia mexicana

Description:

Black Hymenoptere of big size. Invasive species originating in North America, colonizing Europe since 10 years. Also called Grass-carrying wasp because it uses grass to build its nests.

Habitat:

Mint flowers.

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2 Comments

Ioannis
Ioannis 9 years ago

Thank you for the suggestion Daniele. I will look towards this direction.

DanielePralong
DanielePralong 9 years ago

Family Sphecidae, but I'm unsure of the genus or species.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphecidae

Ioannis
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Ioannis

Poitou-Charentes, Tromelin Island

Spotted on Oct 26, 2014
Submitted on Oct 26, 2014

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