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Wasp - Auplopus mellipes
Copyright © 2007 Sam Houston

Wasp - Auplopus mellipes
Sand Springs, Osage County, Oklahoma, USA
November 11, 2007
Size: 1/2"
Please help with ID.
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Contributed by Sam Houston on 11 November, 2007 - 5:32pm
Last updated 12 November, 2007 - 4:54pm

Pompilid
a fine picture of one of the pompilids that are out this late... an Auplopus, i believe Auplopus mellipes. here
… edward trammel, 12 November, 2007 - 12:19am login or register to post comments

 
I agree.
I would concur with Edward on both the ID to species, and on the compliment for a great image:-)
… Eric R. Eaton, 12 November, 2007 - 4:43pm login or register to post comments

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