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dark sphecid wasp, Sphex sp?? - Sphex pensylvanicus
Copyright © 2008 Ann Johnson

dark sphecid wasp, Sphex sp?? - Sphex pensylvanicus
Wakulla County, Florida, USA
Any ID help would be most appreciated.
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Contributed by David Almquist on 9 October, 2008 - 9:49am
Last updated 21 November, 2009 - 11:14am

Moved
Moved from Sphex.
… John S. Ascher, 21 November, 2009 - 11:14am login or register to post comments

Yes.
I think your ID is correct. An indication of size might help cinch it...Not an Isodontia, and the proportions don't fit much else other than Sphex.
… Eric R. Eaton, 9 October, 2008 - 3:40pm login or register to post comments

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