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Grass-carrying Wasp - Isodontia - female
Copyright © 2011 Kelly Fiegle

Grass-carrying Wasp - Isodontia - Female
Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, USA
September 24, 2008
Feeding on White Snakeroot

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Grass-carrying Wasp - Isodontia - female Grass-carrying Wasp - Isodontia - female
Contributed by Kelly Fiegle on 1 January, 2011 - 1:27am
Last updated 28 December, 2012 - 3:48am

Moved
Moved from Isodontia apicalis.
… Kelly Fiegle, 18 February, 2012 - 7:02am

how was the species det. vs. mexicana?
?
… John S. Ascher, 12 July, 2011 - 5:02pm

 
It was the closest match
In my insect field guide. Since you've asked this question, I realize that my id may be wrong. Would you suggest that I move these to the "apicalis or mexicana (Isodontia apicalis or mexicana)" page?
… Kelly Fiegle, 14 July, 2011 - 5:46am

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