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Double-banded Scoliid - Scolia bicincta - female
Copyright © 2008 Ted Kropiewnicki

Double-banded Scoliid - Scolia bicincta - Female
Bear, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
September 21, 2008
Size: ~ 22 mm
On Rough-stemmed Goldenrod (Solidago rugosa).
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Contributed by Ted Kropiewnicki on 23 November, 2008 - 9:11pm
Last updated 25 November, 2008 - 10:20pm

Scolia bicincta.
Odd pattern, but 'has' to be a female Scolia bicincta.
… Eric R. Eaton, 24 November, 2008 - 12:53pm login or register to post comments

 
OK, I'll bite
Looks very similar to and . What is odd about it? Thanks for the ID.
… Ted Kropiewnicki, 25 November, 2008 - 10:18pm login or register to post comments

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