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Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Hexapods (Hexapoda) » Insects (Insecta) » Ants, Bees, Wasps and Sawflies (Hymenoptera) » Aculeata - Ants, Bees and Stinging Wasps » Scolioidea » Scoliid Wasps (Scoliidae) » Campsomerini » Dielis » Three-banded Scoliid Wasp (Dielis trifasciata) » Dielis trifasciata trifasciata
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What kind of wasp is this? - Dielis trifasciata - male
Copyright © 2019 lgfortem

What kind of wasp is this? - Dielis trifasciata - Male
Miami, Miami-dade County, Florida, USA
April 16, 2019
Size: 1/2 inch - 3/4 inch
These wasps started to appear in my butterfly garden a couple of months ago and they have reproduced significantly since then. They are usually found on leaves of red pentas plants. They fly quick and usually return to the same spot. They haven't been aggressive towards me so far but I'm a little worried since they are increasing in number. Can anyone identify these wasps? Should I leave them alone or try to get rid of them? Thanks in advance.
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Contributed by lgfortem on 29 April, 2019 - 9:13am
Last updated 8 August, 2023 - 8:16pm

Moved
Moved from Three-banded Scoliid Wasp.
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Moved from Campsomerinae.
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Cropped and moved for expert attention
Moved from ID Request.

No need for alarm. :)

This is a scoliid wasp. These wasps are solitary, and their larvae feed on ground-dwelling grubs. There is no "hive" to defend, so these wasps are not territorial or aggressive. To get stung, you'd probably have to grab or step on one.

Others may be able to take the ID further. In the meantime, you can read about the family by clicking on the Info tab.

Welcome to BugGuide!
… Ken Wolgemuth, 29 April, 2019 - 10:31am login or register to post comments

 
Great to know! Thank you for
Great to know! Thank you for your response. I have one question though. You said they're solitary, however, I see most of them are in groups.
… lgfortem, 22 May, 2019 - 1:22pm login or register to post comments

 
They're in the same place...
...because their prey is there. They don't cooperate in any way, however.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 22 May, 2019 - 1:26pm login or register to post comments

 
That's interesting. Thanks ag
That's interesting. Thanks again!
… lgfortem, 22 May, 2019 - 1:27pm login or register to post comments

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