Posted by Christian Schmid-Egger on 30-06-2008 06:24
#5
Its not a Sphex, but a member of the subfamily Astatinae (Crabronidae). I am not really sure about the genus, but Astata is probable. I also thought on Larra, because of the size, but Larra normally takes Gryllotalpa for prey.
Sphex is preying large Ensifera.
Regards, Christian