Double-banded Scoliid

Only saw one butterfly I haven't photographed yet; it flew one big loop around the garden, tall shrubs and butterfly bush and left. :-(

This wasp, however, is rather attractive. Today I registered at BugGuide.net. Ken Wolgemuth came to my rescue and identified this as “Scolia bicincta” — http://bugguide.net/node/view/4336 — thanks, Ken! Here's another view with some identifying features — like the double band! — that probably made it easier for Ken: http://bugguide.net/node/view/674660

Confirmed at BugGuide as “Scolia bicincta” or “Double-banded Scoliid”; http://bugguide.net/node/view/674660

A year ago (“Solitude”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2011-07-15

[Ellen E]

you do find some attractive bugs! excellent shot

[Nada A.]

Love that blue even on a bug.

[Livia]

I've never seen a blue wasp before. Looks fabulous!

[Rick Schies]

They have so many useful sites on the web, and I am amazed at its great blue color

[Chris]

beautiful royal blue!

[Lisa Pouncy]

What a stunning colour. Great capture xx

[Disha Parekh]

Beautiful shot, I love the colour and the details in the legs.

[Joyce Wells]

Its wings are almost an iridescent royal blue - spectacular!

[Michelle]

Thom the detail isamazing, which can only be achieved with perfect focusing.. Gorgeous shot

[Elizabeth Youngs]

Beautiful colors and details!

[Carolyn White]

Beautiful colors and details, Thom!

[Netkonnexion]

Lovely. Great detail.

[elaine]

Fabulous color Thom!

[Angelique]

Beautiful Blue!

[Joyce Wells]

When are you coming to Boston?