Great Golden Digger Wasp - Sphex ichneumoneus

Habitat: Nectaring on Pycnanthemum muticum; Garden

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Really excellent shot, don't suppose they sit still for long stretches of time. Posted 4 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Ferdy! They only stay still if you ask politely. Good manners are super important to them. Posted 4 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Good news for me then. Posted 4 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      True. You are a saint. Posted 4 years ago

The Great golden digger wasp

''Sphex ichneumoneus'', known commonly as the great golden digger wasp or great golden sand digger is a wasp in the family Sphecidae. It is identified by the golden pubescence on its head and thorax, its reddish orange legs, and partly reddish orange body.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants

Species identified by Christine Young