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Philanthus gibbosus
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Copyright © 2008
Roger Rittmaster
Philanthus gibbosus - Beewolves -
Philanthus gibbosus
Durham County, North Carolina, USA
July 25, 2008
Size: about 5/8 inch
I found very similar vespid wasps on BugGuide. Can anyone confirm the i.d. here?
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Contributed by
Roger Rittmaster
on 2 August, 2008 - 5:26pm
Last updated 12 August, 2008 - 9:57pm
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Jason Forbes
, 12 August, 2008 - 9:57pm
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This would be in the genus Ph
This would be in the genus Philanthus.
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William Ericson
, 3 August, 2008 - 1:18am
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Thanks...
Studying the photos in the Guide, it appears to be Philanthus gibbosus.
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Roger Rittmaster
, 3 August, 2008 - 6:04am
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yes
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John S. Ascher
, 4 August, 2008 - 10:17am
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