Insects
Wasps (Hymenoptera, Apocrita)
Sand or digger wasps (Crabronidae & Sphecidae)
Sighting 4485280

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Identification history

Sphex sp. (genus) 3 May 2023 TimL

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Possibly a Digger Wasp rather than a Blue Flower Wasp. Very fast and loud in flight. Persistently flew around this patch of sandy ground, landing every now and again despite my presence.

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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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