Scolia ardens (previously unknown) by Carol Rollins

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23-OCT-2005	Carol L. Breton

Scolia ardens (previously unknown)

At Home, SE Arizona

Thanks to Jeanne Dammarell who wrote: "I have the new Kaufman Field Guide to Insects of
North America and I think I found your wasp on pages 350-351: Scolia ardens, a parasitic
wasp that lays their eggs on the larvae of scarab beetles. They range from Texas to California."

With Jeanne's information I was able to look it up on-line and confirm this. Thanks Jeanne!

Nikon Coolpix 5700
1/500s f/7.4 at 71.2mm iso200 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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Guest		12-Sep-2009 02:37
i just found this species in my backyard. I live in southern california. It was near my swamp cooler in wet sand, and when i tried to kill it, it burrowed.... is it dangerous?

Guest		18-Sep-2008 14:24
Nicely captured! Great background too.

blizzard		23-Aug-2008 23:29
marvelous and original camera work congratulations big vote

January Grey		07-Aug-2007 04:48
Can't indentify it, but it sure is a great capture! V~

Dennis Ancinec		07-Aug-2007 03:03
Nicely captured, don't know the species, looks well worn.

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