Mammoth Scoliid Wasp (Regiscolia maculata)

Mammoth Scoliid Wasp, a reference photo — Photo: liesvanrompaey · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Regiscolia maculata, sometimes known as the mammoth wasp, is a species of wasp belonging to the family Scoliidae in the order Hymenoptera. It is a parasitoid on scarab beetles and is found in Europe and Asia and is the largest wasp found in Europe. In central Europe they fly from June to about mid-July.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Mammoth Scoliid Wasp being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Regiscolia bidens
Regiscolia rubida
Scolia erythrocephala
Scolia fuciformis
Scolia flaviceps

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Scoliidae
Genus: Regiscolia
Species: Regiscolia maculata

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