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is this a large wasp?
miked
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Posted on 26-10-2006 14:22
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or some kind of mimic, I have not seen anything as red as this in either the wasps or mimics. size similar to regular common wasps i.e. not hornet sized. location milton keynes, buckinghamshire, uk. end of May 2006
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Robert Nash
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No a bee Apidae Nomada cf. lathburiana (Kirby 1802) but you need confirmation.May be close species. Robert
Edited by Robert Nash on 26-10-2006 15:32
 
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