Scoliid Wasp
Scolia dubia
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Family
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This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:
Huntsville, Alabama
Toney, Alabama
Vincent, Alabama
Barling, Arkansas
Marion, Arkansas
Bear, Delaware
Wilmington, Delaware
Fountain, Florida
Woodstock, Georgia
Chesterton, Indiana
Rosedale, Indiana
Benton, Kentucky
Ewing, Kentucky
Richmond, Kentucky
Swedesboro, New Jersey
Pittsboro, North Carolina
Catasauqua, Pennsylvania
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Watsontown, Pennsylvania
York, Pennsylvania
Crossville, Tennessee
Richmond, Virginia
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IndianaJoe
Kyfireopal
j3maloney
They are also very timid - you can brush them off a plant and not get stung.
karenrae
Windy
toneebrad
clgs1
melody
This is a peaceful wasp that does not sting. It searches out insects to feed its larvae.
In the case of this particular wasp, it prefers grubs for it's prey. It digs a burrow and places the grub inside it after laying an egg in it.
Clearly a benefit to gardeners, this wasp should be encouraged to live in one's garden.