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Great Black Wasp - Sphex pensylvanicus

Great Black Wasp - Sphex pensylvanicus
Central Park, New York County, New York, USA
August 6, 2006
Size: about 1 inch
Would appreciate confirmation of ID. Thanks, Sandy

ID confirmed
Compared with black Isodontia sp., shorter petiolus and darker wings are the main differences.

 
Thanks
Hi Richard, appreciate the quick confirmation and ID info.

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