About Large Square-headed Wasp
A large solitary wasp that nests in dead wood and provisions its nest with captured flies. Has a distinctively large, square-shaped head. Common in gardens and woodland.
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Nests in old beetle holes in dead wood, stocking each cell with paralyzed flies for its developing larvae.
Distribution
Where Large Square-headed Wasp can be found
Seasonal Activity
Peak activity
Moderate
Low / dormant
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