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Sevlor

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Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:13 pm   Post subject: New Bug


Hi all, I've been wondering whether I had moles or snakes. But today I caught the bugger in the act of making his hole. It looks like a wasp, completely black and a orange stripe on his back.

I am wondering: is this a pest I want to keep, or find a way to get rid of?

Any Ideas on what it is?

Thank you,



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Green_Numb


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Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:06 am   Post subject:


not sure what it is but wasps can get me running...hehe..

wow that one digs too...i bet he/she is pretty tough!

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eileen


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Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 1:20 am   Post subject:


I've been looking through all my books and I think your insect may be a Great Golden Digger wasp.



It eats cicadas so maybe it's one you should allow to stay around.


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