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Potter Wasp - Eumenes fraternus - female
Copyright © 2013 Jon M. Yuschock

Potter Wasp - Eumenes fraternus - Female
Elysburg, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
July 31, 2013
Eumenes fraternus I believe. Nest was on the stem of a Brown-Eyed Susan.
Contributed by Jon M. Yuschock on 31 July, 2013 - 1:47pm
Last updated 31 July, 2013 - 2:53pm

Great shot!
You must have been very patient to get this picture.
… Matthias Buck, 31 July, 2013 - 8:58pm

 
Thanks Folks!
Waited almost an hour in between her visits to get a good shot.
… Jon M. Yuschock, 3 August, 2013 - 6:59pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 31 July, 2013 - 2:53pm

Great shot of the wasp
trying to stuff her prey into the 'pot'.
… Hartmut Wisch, 31 July, 2013 - 2:15pm

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