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Orange and Black Wasp - Scolia dubia - female
Copyright © 2006 Loren & Babs Padelford

Orange and Black Wasp - Scolia dubia - Female
Omaha Botanical Gardens, Omaha, NE, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
September 26, 2006
Size: approximately 1 1/4"
This large, hairy wasp was photographed in an area with lots of goldenrod and asters. After cropping noticed the extreme amount of hair on this wasp.

Any help with ID appreciated!

Thanks,

Loren and Babs Padelford
Bellevue, NE

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Orange and Black Wasp - Scolia dubia - female Orange and Black Wasp - Scolia dubia - female Orange and Black Wasp - Scolia dubia - female
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Contributed by Loren & Babs Padelford on 26 September, 2006 - 4:29pm
Last updated 5 October, 2006 - 7:58pm

wasp
probably a Scolia dubia, there were a great number around here mid-summer... not so many now. they seem to love the goldenrod.
… edward trammel, 26 September, 2006 - 5:33pm login or register to post comments

 
Agreed.
I agree with Edward, and will add that this is a female (for a change). Males are often far more abundant on flowers.
… Eric R. Eaton, 27 September, 2006 - 4:36pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks Edward and Eric!
We appreciate your help.

Loren and Babs Padelford
Bellevue, NE
… Loren & Babs Padelford, 27 September, 2006 - 6:53pm login or register to post comments

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