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Katydid Wasp - Sphex nudus - male
Copyright © 2006 Donna K Race

Katydid Wasp - Sphex nudus - Male
Doddridge County, West Virginia, USA
September 9, 2006
Isodonta auripes? Sphex rudus?

It looks as if it's covered in pollen and was found at the edge dense patch of Wingstem, Verbesina alterniflora (pictured) intertwined with Climbing False Buckwheat and American Hogpeanut vine.

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Contributed by Donna K Race on 9 September, 2006 - 6:14pm
Last updated 16 March, 2008 - 2:06pm

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