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Golden Digger Wasp? - Isodontia exornata
Copyright © 2010 Tim Lethbridge

Golden Digger Wasp? - Isodontia exornata
Archbold Biological Station - Lake Placid, Highlands County, Florida, USA
October 11, 2009
Size: 20mm approx
I have not previously photographed a Golden Digger Wasp but looking through the guide, it appears to be a match. I would be grateful for confirmation or correction.

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Contributed by Tim Lethbridge on 14 March, 2010 - 8:37pm
Last updated 4 July, 2010 - 4:24pm

Moved
Moved from Grass-carrying Wasps.
… John S. Ascher, 4 July, 2010 - 4:24pm login or register to post comments

Isodontia exornata
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… John S. Ascher, 4 July, 2010 - 4:23pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from Ants, Bees, Wasps and Sawflies.
… John S. Ascher, 15 March, 2010 - 10:58am login or register to post comments

No.
This is a member of the genus Isodontia, but not positive which one.
… Eric R. Eaton, 14 March, 2010 - 9:47pm login or register to post comments

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