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Unknown Wasp - Anoplius
Copyright © 2015 HennellyI

Unknown Wasp - Anoplius
Citra, Florida, USA
July 29, 2015
Size: 18-20 mm
Caught in an open field.
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Contributed by HennellyI on 3 August, 2015 - 7:47am
Last updated 28 May, 2016 - 10:12am

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… Nick Fensler, 28 May, 2016 - 10:12am login or register to post comments

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… John S. Ascher, 3 August, 2015 - 8:19pm login or register to post comments

Wing it
HennellyI, your wasp is a female and she looks like some in the genus Anoplius. I'm not sure which one and the IDs are very tough, even on live wasps. However, you can always re-shoot things and add close ups. I suggest that you try to image the wing patterns first, with an auxiliary light source. That should cinch the genus for you, at least. Have a look at this image of a female Anoplius carolinus, from West Virginia:
Good Luck!
… Bob Biagi, 3 August, 2015 - 11:16am login or register to post comments

Pompilidae (= spider wasp)
Pompilidae (= spider wasp)
… Bob Zuparko, 3 August, 2015 - 10:32am login or register to post comments

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