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Great Golden Digger Wasp

Sphex ichneumoneus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Hymenoptera ›Family: Sphecidae ›Genus: Sphex

About

Sphex ichneumoneus, known commonly as the great golden digger wasp or great golden sand digger is a wasp in the family Sphecidae. It is identified by the golden pubescence on its head and thorax, its reddish orange legs, and partly reddish orange body. This wasp is native to the Western Hemisphere, from Canada to South America, and provisions its young with various types of paralyzed Orthoptera.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Great Golden Digger Wasp?
The scientific name of Great Golden Digger Wasp is Sphex ichneumoneus.
What kingdom does Great Golden Digger Wasp belong to?
Great Golden Digger Wasp belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Great Golden Digger Wasp belong to?
Great Golden Digger Wasp belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Great Golden Digger Wasp belong to?
Great Golden Digger Wasp belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Great Golden Digger Wasp belong to?
Great Golden Digger Wasp belongs to the order Hymenoptera.
What family does Great Golden Digger Wasp belong to?
Great Golden Digger Wasp belongs to the family Sphecidae.
What genus does Great Golden Digger Wasp belong to?
Great Golden Digger Wasp belongs to the genus Sphex.