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Ammophila wasp - Ammophila
Copyright © 2012 George Gove

Ammophila wasp - Ammophila
Mt Wachusett, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
September 19, 2012
Is this an Ammophila wasp? Can someone ID the species?

Thanks.
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Contributed by George Gove on 1 November, 2012 - 11:29am
Last updated 9 November, 2012 - 8:04pm

Moved for Expert ID
Moved from ID Request.

George,
I cropped to "just the insect," to better ID
Robert
… Robert Lord Zimlich, 9 November, 2012 - 8:04pm login or register to post comments

Certainly Ammophila
And maybe A. procera. However, my understanding is that these are tough to take to species. Wait to see what others have to say.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 1 November, 2012 - 4:29pm login or register to post comments

 
Ammophila wasp
Ken - Thanks very much for the ID of subject. It is always nice to put a name on something and I appreciate your expert help.

George Gove
Southboro MA
… George Gove, 5 November, 2012 - 6:18am login or register to post comments

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