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SCOLIIDAE - SCARAB HAWKS
These large wasps show marked sexual dimorphism and are badly in need of a revision at species level. They are often confused with the equally large and impressive Tarantula Hawks. Species in this group lay their eggs on larvae of Scarab Beetles.
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FIGURE 1 - Campsomeris sp female - PROCOSARA, PN San Rafael (Paul Smith November 2007 - ECOSARA Biodiversity Database).
FIGURE 2 - Campsomeris sp - PROCOSARA, PN San Rafael (Moriz Stiefel May 2008 - ECOSARA Biodiversity Database).