Great Black Wasp
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Scientific name | Sphex pensylvanicus |
|---|---|
| Order | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sphecidae |
| Rank | Species |
| Higher classification | Digger wasps |
| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2498538 |
About Great Black Wasp
Sphex pensylvanicus is a species of digger wasp, commonly known as the great black wasp. They live across most of North America and grows to a size of 20–35 mm. The larvae feed on living insects that the females paralyze and carry to the underground nest.