Thread-Waisted Wasp – 7/16/11

Observer: Paul Lauenstein

Observation Date: 7/16/11

Observation Time: 4:45 p.m.

Observation Location: near Gavins Pond

Common Name: Thread-waisted wasp

Scientific Name: Ammophila procera

Comments: This large solitary wasp (over an inch long) has an interesting life cycle, which is shown in this Vimeo video.

More Information: insectidentification.org