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Digger Wasp - Palmodes dimidiatus
Copyright © 2005 Piggyson

Digger Wasp - Palmodes dimidiatus
Pittsboro, North Carolina, USA
July 16, 2005
Size: 1 1/2 inchs
The insect was dragging along the cricket that is in the picture. It never seemed to use it wings but rather just scurred along the ground.

Thanks to Eric R. Eaton and Gerry Bunker for the ID.
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Contributed by Piggyson on 17 July, 2005 - 2:28pm
Last updated 13 June, 2007 - 5:52pm

Moved
Moved from Palmodes.
… Eric R. Eaton, 13 June, 2007 - 5:52pm login or register to post comments

Palmodes dimidatus (DeGeer)
Based on range, color pattern, and prey
… John S. Ascher, 23 September, 2006 - 2:27pm login or register to post comments

Palmodes sp.
This is a nice shot of a female Palmodes sp. and its katydid prey (Atlanticus sp.). Podalonia look similar, but prey on caterpillars, not Orthopterans. Great shot, and a great new addition to BugGuide:-)
… Eric R. Eaton, 18 July, 2005 - 2:01pm login or register to post comments

This thing screams Mydas fly
When I first saw this picture, it screamed to me Mydas Fly, they are known to be wasp mimics according to the guide. But the antennae are all wrong for a Mydas fly. But now, I think that this is a Digger Wasp (padalonia sp.)found also in the guide.
… Gerry Bunker, 17 July, 2005 - 3:54pm login or register to post comments

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