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

Profile:

1 positive
3 neutrals
1 negative

Regional...

This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:

Huntsville, Alabama
Toney, Alabama
Vincent, Alabama
Marion, Arkansas
Bear, Delaware
Fountain, Florida
Woodstock, Georgia
Rosedale, Indiana
Benton, Kentucky
Ewing, Kentucky
Fearrington, North Carolina
Catasauqua, Pennsylvania
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Warrior Run, Pennsylvania
Crossville, Tennessee
Henrico, Virginia

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 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.

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!

Neutral Windy On Sep 13, 2009, Windy from Belleville , IL
(Zone 6b) wrote:

I am glad to hear they are non-stingers. I was mowing the lawn and noticed the golden rod I passed very close to was covered in these. I did not notice them digging so they must have been getting insects from the plant.

Neutral karenrae On Sep 14, 2009, karenrae from Rosedale, IN wrote:

Have lived in this area all of my life & don't remember seeing these before. They look like the "kropit" picture and have 2 black wings. They just keep flying low to the ground, even when I am mowing. They do seem to like the small wildflower patch we had in the backyard this year and don't seem to stray very far from it. Glad to know they are beneficial.

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