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wasp - Philanthus gibbosus
Copyright © 2004 Richard Leung

wasp - Philanthus gibbosus
Springfield, Virginia, USA
July 2, 2004
An unidentified wasp. It was fairly small, less than an inch long. It would fly from leaf to leaf on my peony plant, and it appeared to thump it's abdomen up and down every time it landed. Looks like a potter wasp, maybe? Any help in identifying is appreciated.
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Contributed by Richard Leung on 3 July, 2004 - 4:01pm
Last updated 1 December, 2005 - 12:58pm

Bee Wolf!
This is a bee wolf in the genus Philanthus, family Sphecidae. May be P. gibbosus, as that seems to be our most common species. They don't look imposing, but female bee wolves stock their nesting burrow with paralyzed bees of the family Halictidae. Thumping abdomen is heavy breathing and nervousness:-)
… Eric R. Eaton, 3 July, 2004 - 9:58pm login or register to post comments

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