Mexican Grass-carrying Wasp

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Isodontia mexicana

Mexican Grass-carrying Wasp, a reference photo
Photo: pjt56 · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Isodontia mexicana, the Mexican grass-carrying wasp, is a species of insect belonging to the family Sphecidae. It is mainly found throughout North America, but has become established in Europe, primarily France, Switzerland, Hungary, Italy, Serbia, and Spain.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Mexican Grass-carrying 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Hymenoptera
Family
Sphecidae
Species
Isodontia mexicana

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