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19-07-2010, 01:51 PM
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| | | Can anyone identify this large wasp-like creature?
It measures about 1 inches long, maybe 1.5 inches.  |
19-07-2010, 02:21 PM
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| | | Re: Can anyone identify this large wasp-like creature?
Possibly a Hornet. They can grow up to about 30mm. |
19-07-2010, 02:27 PM
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| | | Re: Can anyone identify this large wasp-like creature?
Afternoon B, and welcome to WAB! 
I think this is a couple of bees, such as Bombus lapidarius at the top with a male mating with her, hanging off her back end. Together they are giving an impression of a big, single insect.
Of course, this can only be an educated guess since details and colours are pretty sparse given the way they are behind a net curtain and in near full-sun leading to silhouetting.
Take care, Jason 
Last edited by Jason Green; 19-07-2010 at 02:31 PM.
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19-07-2010, 02:39 PM
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| | | Re: Can anyone identify this large wasp-like creature?
Thank you for the replies.
Jason, I think your guess is the most probable one, upon closer inspection it appears to be two bees.
Well that had me curious for a little while :P |
19-07-2010, 03:18 PM
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| | | Re: Can anyone identify this large wasp-like creature?
If I am right the bottom "bee\" is the shadow of the top one. If that is so you have a dead queen wasp hanging from your curatins by it`s jaws. That is how they spend the winter, hanging onto a rough surface with their teeth in a safe and warm place. This one died in the process.
If it is still alive it is a very early new one from this year.
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