Mammoth wasp on a Thistle.

Mammoth wasp (Megascolia maculata = Scolia maculata). The mammoth wasp flavifrons, is a very large wasp (the largest in Europe), with the female reaching up to 6 centimetres (2.4 in), whereas the male is smaller. The species can be seen in warm weather, from May to September.

Sevastopol, Crimea.

 

Сколия-гигант (сколия пятнистая) на цветке чертополоха.

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