Digger Wasp (Scolia dubia)

Order: Hymenoptera (hy-men-OP-ter-a) (Info) Family: Scoliidae Genus: Scolia Species: dubia Profile: 1 positive 1 neutral 1 negative Regional... This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions: Bear, Delaware Woodstock, Georgia Benton, Kentucky Ewing, Kentucky Kennett Square, Pennsylvania Member Notes: Rating Author Comment Positive melody On Sep 6, 2006, melody from Benton, KY (Zone 7a) wrote: One of the Good Guy Bugs. This is a peaceful wasp that does not sting. It's a Digger Wasp, which means that it searches out insects to feed it's 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. Neutral clgs1 On Aug 18, 2007, clgs1 from Kennett Square, PA wrote: These bugs are all over the flowers on our overgrown mint patch. There is a mass of them flying low to the ground. They just get out of the way as I walk through them. Negative toneebrad On Apr 26, 2008, toneebrad from Birmingham, AL wrote: The only problem I have is that it is digging up my backyard. I have little tiny heaps of dirt that multiply by the dozens overnight. I am not exaggerating. Last year I had to have pest control out and this year it is beginning again. I think I may try some Sevin myself. harmless or not they do not make the grass look great!

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