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Sesia sp.? - male - female
Copyright © 2018 Roger Rittmaster

Sesia sp.? - Male Female
Katadin Woods and Waters National Monument, Penobscot County, Maine, USA
August 20, 2017
This would be the first hornet moth on this site for Maine. However, it doesn't exactly match the other Sesia's on Bugguide.
Contributed by Roger Rittmaster on 27 June, 2018 - 6:58am
Last updated 27 June, 2018 - 9:39am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 27 June, 2018 - 9:39am

Common Sawflies
This looks like Tenthredo basilaris. (eastern & northern) The female is on the right side.
… Bob Biagi, 27 June, 2018 - 9:39am

Naive question, are you sure
Naive question, are you sure these are not actually true wasps?
… Kelsey J.R.P. Byers, 27 June, 2018 - 7:25am

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