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HelloMissMary Memphis, TN Jul 18, 2011

Last year, I had lots of these but I've only seen a few this year. Can you tell me what it is?

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kwanjin (Zone 7a) Jul 18, 2011

Oddly enough, it's a Red Wasp.

http://davesgarden.com/guides/bf/showimage/13097/

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DWMike Oxford, MS(Zone 7a) Jul 19, 2011

They are an aggressive species of wasp around their nest. They will attack and sting with out provocation with a sting that rivals that of a hornet..very painful and causes an area the size of a baseball or larger to become very sore for several days from their potent sting.

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HelloMissMary Memphis, TN Jul 19, 2011

Oh, gee. I'd say "I'll be careful" but isn't this a wasp that builds a nest anywhere and everywhere....?

Thanks for the ID, kwanjin.

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DWMike Oxford, MS(Zone 7a) Jul 19, 2011

They like to build in cracks and holes in soffit and such. If you don't believe what I say about them, then you will just learn it the hard way....I suppose. Don't worry...They will teach you very quickly.

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HelloMissMary Memphis, TN Jul 19, 2011

I'm willing to learn the easy way, Mike.....thanks!

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DWMike Oxford, MS(Zone 7a) Jul 19, 2011

LOL....you will be much better off and less painful that way.

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