CLOSED: Wasp or hornet???

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jamlover Delhi, IA Sep 16, 2006

This fellow was busy digging a hole; occasionally flying around. Orange legs and mid section. Tail end black.

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jamlover Delhi, IA Sep 16, 2006

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jamlover Delhi, IA Sep 16, 2006

OK, think I may have found it. Could it be a GOLDEN DIGGER WASP? It was digging a hole in hard ground by the machine shed.

About an inch+ long.


Think it's a female Great Golden Digger Wasp (Sphex ichneumoneus) settling in for the winter. Rather getting ready to bury eggs and food for them.

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