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Steph - Megischus bicolor - female
Copyright © 2006 Herschel Raney

Steph - Megischus bicolor - Female
Petit Jean State Park, Seven Hollows Trail, Perry County, Arkansas, USA
August 13, 2006
Size: 25mm (body)
Stephanid wasp. Not sure how many of these there are but this is very similar to one in the guide. Impressive insects.

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Steph - Megischus bicolor - female Steph - Megischus bicolor - female
Contributed by Herschel Raney on 13 August, 2006 - 12:01pm
Last updated 19 July, 2009 - 9:41pm

Moved
Moved from Stephanid Wasps.
… v belov, 19 July, 2009 - 9:41pm

Megischus bicolor (Westwood).
Megischus bicolor (Westwood). The most widespread stephanid in the U.S. and the only one known in Arkansas.
… Dave Smith, 19 July, 2009 - 7:47pm

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