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This was a very large wasp and aptly named.....Mammoth!

The mammoth wasp, Megascolia maculata 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.

The female is larger than the male. The female's head is yellow or orange, whereas the male's head is black or dark coloured.



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