Wasp with Prey - Tachysphex pompiliformis

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Wasp with Prey - Tachysphex pompiliformis -

Brighton, Northumberland, Ontario, Canada
August 27, 2008
Size: 1/2 inch app.

This wasp was hauling the grasshopper across a sandy area. I was surprised that the wasp faced forward, most wasps I have seen with prey usually run backwards. The grasshopper was finally abandoned and although the wasp returned twice to look at it, it had not returned when I left nearly an hour and a half later. ID of the wasp would be appreciated.

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Wasp with Prey - Tachysphex pompiliformis - female

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Contributed by Naomi Smith on 27 August, 2008 - 8:26pm
Last updated 28 August, 2008 - 8:57am

Tachysphex pompiliformis, female with prey (ON)

Nice find! There are no Tachytes with red abdomen in Ontario. This female is out very late in the year. Peak activity is from mid-June to end of July. Species ID is possible because Ontario has a rather small Tachysphex fauna.

… Matthias Buck, 28 August, 2008 - 8:56am

Tachysphex pompiliformis

Thanks again Dr. Buck.
Naomi

… Naomi Smith, 28 August, 2008 - 9:33pm

Tachytes.

Tachytes most likely, but wait for confirmation from Dr. Ascher or Matthias Buck, please.

… Eric R. Eaton, 27 August, 2008 - 10:49pm

Thanks Eric. Naomi

Thanks Eric.
Naomi

… Naomi Smith, 28 August, 2008 - 9:33pm

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