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Some wasp(?) Photographed near Grand Canyon Caverns in Arizona, USA - Hemipepsis ustulata - male
Copyright © 2017 James W Hargrove

Some wasp(?) Photographed near Grand Canyon Caverns in Arizona, USA - Hemipepsis ustulata - Male
Located about 16km from the town of Peach Springs., Mohave County, Arizona, USA
August 1, 2017
Size: Approximately 3cm
This was completely new to me. Desert environment after recent monsoon rains common at this time of year. Appears to be some kind of wasp, but without a stinger.
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Contributed by James W Hargrove on 10 August, 2017 - 8:51pm
Last updated 11 August, 2017 - 9:36am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.

Thick flagellum = ♂
7 abdominal segments = ♂
You may want to re-crop this image, a bit closer. He will look better, I'm sure. -- OK, this is a much better crop, thanks!
… Bob Biagi, 10 August, 2017 - 9:01pm login or register to post comments

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