Re: [CH] Wasp

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The wasp (female) is an American Pelecinid, found in crop fields, woods, 
and suburban gardens throughout North America.

Adult wasps drink nectar; only the larva are parasitic (of the May 
beetle larvae and (perhaps) of other scarabs).  The adult female lays 
eggs on the beetle larvae.  The wasp larvae burrow into their hots, 
killing them.

Adults are active Aug. - Sept.  Males are extremely rare.

All this from the National Audubon Society Field Guide of North American 
Insects and Spiders.

So - there ya go, Byron!

Byron wrote:

> Any entamologist in this group?
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> Here's a picture (finaly) of a parastic wasp that shows up about a 
> week or two before hornworms.
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> http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/byron101540/detail?.dir=/d56b&.dnm=f246.jpg 
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> Thanks
> L.B.
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