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Arthropods
Great Black Wasp
Sphex pensylvanicus
Authorship: (Linnaeus)
Notes
Thanks to J.S. Ascher for its identification.
Records
It was observed 22 September 2017 at Echo Spring by V. Matta-Silva (UTEP).
Taxonomic Classification
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumArthropoda (Arthropods)
ClassInsecta (Insects)
OrderHYMENOPTERA (Bees Ants Wasps and Sawflies)
FamilySPHECIDAE (Threadwaisted Wasp Family)
GenusSphex
Speciespensylvanicus
Recent Observations
Sourced from iNaturalist
Great Black Digger Wasp (opens in new tab)
jasonleducSep 24, 2026Edmond, OK 73012, USA
Great Black Digger Wasp (opens in new tab)mfeaverOct 24, 2026Bear Creek Educational Forest, 54 McCall Bridge Rd, Quincy, FL 32351, USA
Great Black Digger Wasp (opens in new tab)rachel20Oct 24, 2026Keelson Row, Bald Head Island, NC, US
Great Black Digger Wasp (opens in new tab)stringbeanwillOct 24, 2026Alabama, US
Great Black Digger Wasp (opens in new tab)johnserraoOct 23, 2026Spring Hammock Preserve, 2985 Osprey Trail, Longwood, FL 32750, USA
Great Black Digger Wasp (opens in new tab)julievogelOct 23, 2026Florida, US
Great Black Digger Wasp (opens in new tab)mcphotoguySep 11, 2026Old University, Guelph, ON, Canada
Great Black Digger Wasp (opens in new tab)davidpickettSep 20, 2026Wollaston, ON, Canada
Great Black Digger Wasp (opens in new tab)j001Oct 22, 2026Sparrow Field, The Landings, Skidaway Island, GA 31411, USA
Great Black Digger Wasp (opens in new tab)mstaffen15Sep 17, 2026Peterborough, ON, CA
Conservation assessments from the following sources:
- NatureServe Explorer
- IUCN Red List
- Texas Parks & Wildlife — Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN)
| IUCN Red List | Not assessed |
|---|---|
| NatureServe Global (opens in new tab) | GNRNot Ranked |
| NatureServe (Texas) (opens in new tab) | Not assessed |
| Texas SGCN | Not assessed |