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bethylid? - Pristepyris - male
Copyright © 2015 Steve Scholnick

bethylid? - Pristepyris - Male
North Bethesda, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA
September 30, 2014
I think this is a bethylid rather than a myrmosid: the antennae look too thin for the latter. Also, the ridge at the front of the thorax and the wing venation makes it look more the Guide’s images of bethylids. If I had to guess at an ID, I’d pick Pristocera but I’m hoping that the wasp experts can save me from my guesses. Thanks in advance for the help.
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Contributed by Steve Scholnick on 8 February, 2015 - 1:34pm
Last updated 28 July, 2020 - 4:42pm

Moved
Moved from Pristocera.
… Arturo Santos, 28 July, 2020 - 4:42pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from Bethylidae.
… Brad Barnd, 8 February, 2015 - 3:09pm login or register to post comments

Moved for expert attention
Moved from ID Request.

I suspect you're right about the genus. Others will be able to say for sure.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 8 February, 2015 - 2:02pm login or register to post comments

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