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Hairy Wingless Wasp - Typhoctes peculiaris

Hairy Wingless Wasp - Typhoctes peculiaris
Lake Casa Blanca S.P., Webb County, Texas, USA
July 1, 2015
Typhoctes peculiaris ?
I wonder if this subject had wings at one time because there seems to be evidence of tegula. Although I do not remember having made a mental note of its approximate size, I think that it was less than 10 mm.
Found in semi-arid South Texas. It was a very active small subject, making it difficult to photograph. It looked like an interesting ant because it ran around with its abdomen held up at an angle.
Sorry about the poor images. Thank you.

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Female - Chyphotid Wasp
I think that you may be correct. She has a bisected thorax and I think that these females are wingless. The hairs on her head are a bit worn, but otherwise she looks very close to a female Typhoctes peculiaris. However, I'm not familiar with the other two species in the genus.
Let's wait for an expert. If confirmed, a first for your state at the genus level, congrats! -- 6 abdominal segments = ♀

 
Thank you, Bob.
Being a female then she never did have wings. I guess the apparent tegula is just a worn spot.

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