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Digger Wasp (Scolia dubia)

 
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Order: Hymenoptera (hy-men-OP-ter-a) (Info)
Family: Scoliidae
Genus: Scolia
Species: dubia

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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:

RatingAuthorComment
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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