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jmorth Divernon, IL(Zone 5b) Aug 22, 2010

they love mints.

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kwanjin (Zone 7a) Aug 22, 2010

I think it's a Digger Wasp.

http://bugguide.net/node/view/431

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shytonak Bandar-e-Abbas, Iran Aug 23, 2010

yes it is Digger Wasp, Scolia dubia

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV Aug 23, 2010

The term 'digger wasp' more properly is applied to some members of the family Sphecidae. Scolia dubia is in the family Scoliidae; their larvae feed on the grubs of beetles in the family Scarabaeidae that can be serious lawn/garden pests - see http://tinyurl.com/2728bnh for details.

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jmorth Divernon, IL(Zone 5b) Aug 23, 2010

Thanks all for the prompt responses.

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crockny Kerhonkson, NY(Zone 5a) Aug 24, 2010

This is similar to the one I just posted (on mint too!) but with a black and white body ...

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