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Mexican Grass-carrying Wasp
Isodontia mexicana
- Worldwide
- 18,729 observations
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- Insects
About
Isodontia mexicana, the Grass-carrying wasp, is a species belonging to the family Sphecidae. It is mainly found throughout North America, but has become established in Europe, primarily France, Switzerland, Hungary, Italy and Spain.
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Recent sightings near Vancouver
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Aug 13, 2026Tsawwassen, Delta, BC, CanadaObserver: Nicki BrockampView observation from Aug 13, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 9, 2026Metro Vancouver, BC, CanadaObserver: dhuggardView observation from Aug 9, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 5, 2026Gallant Ave, North Vancouver, BC, CAObserver: Harrison SchellView observation from Aug 5, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 4, 2026West Point Grey, Vancouver, BC, CanadaObserver: Marcel_PepinView observation from Aug 4, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jul 31, 2026Grandview-Woodland, Vancouver, BC, CanadaObserver: Kevin KrebsView observation from Jul 31, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jul 24, 2026Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaObserver: Justin ChanView observation from Jul 24, 2026 on iNaturalist