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Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Hexapods (Hexapoda) » Insects (Insecta) » Ants, Bees, Wasps and Sawflies (Hymenoptera) » Aculeata - Ants, Bees and Stinging Wasps » Apoidea sans Anthophila – Apoid Wasps » Square-headed Wasps, Sand Wasps, and Allies (Crabronidae) » Square-headed Wasps (Crabroninae) » Larrini
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black flying insect
Copyright © 2011 B Ayala

black flying insect
Carrollton, Denton County, Texas, USA
January 15, 2011
Size: 1 inch
This mass of black flying insects was found burrowing a hole under our home. They had no interest in us and were approximately one inch long and all black. We are not sure what this bug is, but were able to kill what we could see with flying insect spray. we want to ensure we protect our home if we need to; anyone have any advice?
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Contributed by B Ayala on 15 January, 2011 - 11:59pm
Last updated 18 November, 2014 - 4:04pm

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… Eric R. Eaton, 16 January, 2011 - 1:18am login or register to post comments

Harmless!
These are solitary wasps in the family Crabronidae, tribe Larrini. They prey on grasshoppers or crickets most likely. Each female digs her own nest burrow, and is *not* aggressive towards people or pets. They only way to get stung is to physically grab a female (males don't even have stingers) or to step on one in bare feet. So, relax and put away the spray, please! Thank you.
… Eric R. Eaton, 16 January, 2011 - 1:17am login or register to post comments

 
Thank you
Thank you!
… B Ayala, 16 January, 2011 - 7:25am login or register to post comments

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