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Photo#1272755
Black wasp - Tachytes distinctus - male

Black wasp - Tachytes distinctus - Male
Pullman, Whitman County, Washington, USA
August 8, 2016

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Moved
Moved from Tachytes.

His antennae segment F1 is just a bit longer than F2.
This is another key feature that is consistent.

Moved
Moved from ID Request.

Male - Tachytes sp.
The orange coloring of the base of the wings and other features make this look like a male Tachytes distinctus. (widespread range) If confirmed, a first for your state, congrats! 11 flagellomeres and 7 abdominal segments = ♂
Hey, don't forget to add the sighting date, please!

 
ID
Cool! Thanks, Bob. I added the date and a couple more pics of the same specimen.

 
Fantasic!
He has light colored mandibles, just like I suspected. Also, you can see that the ventral surface of the hind femora do not have any long hairs. Those are a few of the important qualities for his sub-genus grouping. Nice shooting!

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