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Wednesday, August 5, 2020

August 5, 2020

Location: Fellsmere, St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park

I am known as a Horse Guard Wasp,
So called because I eat Horseflies.
This is a good thing, because Horseflies sting, 
Transmit diseases, and can make people cry!

Sources: BugGuide - Species Stictia carolina - Horse Guard Wasp

Photo and text © 2020 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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