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2. Sphex pensylvanicus - Wikipedia

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   Sphex pensylvanicus is a large, black wasp, significantly larger than their congener Sphex ichneumoneus (the great golden digger wasp). [6] Males are smaller than females, at only 19–28 mm (0.7–1.1 in) long compared with typical female sizes of 25–34 mm (1.0–1.3 in). [2]

3. It’s a ‘big year for wasps’ in California. Here’s why and how ...

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   The winged insects fall into the order Hymenoptera, which includes bees and ants. Wasps come in a variety of colors — from yellow and black to red and blue — and are split into two primary ...

4. Tachysphex nigerrimus - Wikipedia

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   Tachysphex nigerrimus, also known as the black cockroach hunter, is a species of wasp in the family Crabronidae. It is endemic to New Zealand, the only species of Tachysphex that occurs there. [1] It was nominated for New Zealand Bug of the Year in 2024, and came in 19th place of 20 contenders. [2] [3]

5. Scoliidae - Wikipedia

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   Scoliid wasps act as important biocontrol agents, as many of the beetles they parasitize are pests, including the Japanese beetle. Male scoliids patrol territories, ready to mate with females emerging from the ground. Adult wasps may be minor pollinators of some plants and can be found on many wildflowers in the late summer. [1]

6. Cerceris fumipennis - Wikipedia

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   Preliminary studies have shown that the wasp's EAB detection skills far surpass any comparable human technology. C. fumipennis has become a novel ally in efforts to monitor for EAB in Canada and the United States. Researchers have unofficially nicknamed C. fumipennis the "Smokey Winged Beetle Bandit”. This name has now been submitted to the ...

7. Austroscolia soror - Wikipedia

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   Austroscolia soror is a species of scoliid wasp and a common insect found in eastern Australia. [1] This is one of several Australian species collectively referred to as a blue flower wasp , black flower wasp , or blue hairy flower wasp .