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The mammoth wasp, Megascolia maculata flavifrons, is a very large wasp (the largest in Europe), with the female reaching up to 6 centimetres (2.4 in), whereas the male is smaller. The species can be seen in warm weather, from May to September.

Species identified by Stuart
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Uploaded Oct 6, 2018. Captured Sep 29, 2018 11:06 in Unnamed Road, Arillas Magouladon 490 81, Greece.
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
  • f/5.6
  • 1/320s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm