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Myzinum quinquecinctum
The Five-banded thynnid wasp occurs in eastern North America. This medium-sized yellow and black wasp is highly beneficial because it preys on a variety of beetles that destroy trees and flowers. Males have a pseudo-stinger at the tip of their abdomen, while females have the real thing. The wings of males are brown while female wings have an orange hue.
Spotted on Mountain mint one of its favorite native nectar plants. Meadows and mixed woods nearby.
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