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wasp - Bicyrtes quadrifasciatus
Copyright © 2011 Ilona L.

wasp - Bicyrtes quadrifasciatus
Cross Plains, Dane County, Wisconsin, USA
July 16, 2011
I think this is a Bicyrtes quadrifasciatus preparing to bury a paralyzed stinkbug in sand as food for its larva.
Contributed by Ilona L. on 25 October, 2011 - 1:22pm
Last updated 7 November, 2011 - 3:35pm

Moved
Moved from Crabronidae.
… John S. Ascher, 7 November, 2011 - 3:35pm

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