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Ichneumon (Sphex) at hole in sand - Sphex ichneumoneus
Copyright © 2006 Chris Adam

Ichneumon (Sphex) at hole in sand - Sphex ichneumoneus
Old Orchard Beach, Maine, USA
August 9, 2006
Size: 2 cm
This solitary wasp was very actively moving about the area, between the hole in the sand and nearby vegetation. This image shows what might be 2 items of prey. Location was a trail around the lake at Ferry beach SP, near the boardwalk.

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Contributed by Chris Adam on 18 January, 2008 - 2:16pm
Last updated 4 June, 2008 - 7:28pm

Looks like it!
I agree that it could be a Great Golden Digger Wasp. Any comments on the 2 dead insects nearby?
… Chris Adam, 21 January, 2008 - 6:40am login or register to post comments

 
I will look again...
when i get home. I am at work and on my Treo right now. I think the image will be a little more clear on a larger monitor.

Ron M.
… Ron M., 21 January, 2008 - 8:13am login or register to post comments

My initial thought...
is Great Golden Digger Wasp (Sphex ichneumoneus). Take a look there a see if it looks like a match.

Hope this helps!

Ron M.
… Ron M., 18 January, 2008 - 2:46pm login or register to post comments

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