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Bembix americana spinolae
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Copyright © 2005
Robin McLeod
sand wasp -
Bembix americana
Inverhuron Provincial Park, Bruce, Ontario, Canada
August 11, 2005
Size: about 12 mm
It was enlarging the entrance to the burrow, throwing the sand between its hind legs.
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Contributed by
Robin McLeod
on 9 September, 2005 - 9:03pm
Last updated 20 October, 2006 - 12:00am
Great photo, Robin
Really captures the essence of the insect. I think of puppies when I see these critters digging.
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Ron Hemberger
, 18 May, 2007 - 11:35am
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Robin McLeod
, 20 October, 2006 - 12:00am
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Bembix americana spinolae
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John S. Ascher
, 19 October, 2006 - 11:14pm
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