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Digger Wasp ID? - Sphex nudus
Copyright © 2006 Kevin Firth

Digger Wasp ID? - Sphex nudus
Sherman, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
July 29, 2006
Size: approx. 20mm
Observed in the process of covering a burrow in dry, sandy soil under my father's deck. Unfortunately, I was unable to get a shot showing the abdomen. It was found in the neighborhood of a number of Cicada Killer burrows.
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Contributed by Kevin Firth on 31 July, 2006 - 3:36pm
Last updated 6 August, 2006 - 8:24pm

Another Sphex
I have commented on three Sphex photos and I believe they are all different species. This is Sphex nudus or something very close to that species. Compare this image:
… Nick Fensler, 31 July, 2006 - 10:09pm login or register to post comments

 
Moved
to genus page.
… Chuck Entz, 1 August, 2006 - 2:10am login or register to post comments

 
Sphex nudus
I believe the pattern of black and orange on the legs is distinctive for Sphex nudus, so I'll move it there.
… Cotinis, 6 August, 2006 - 8:24pm login or register to post comments

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