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Unknown little wasp? - Brachygastra mellifica
Copyright © 2008 Arlon

Unknown little wasp? - Brachygastra mellifica
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA
January 6, 2008
Size: 3/8"
Never seen these before but there where a lot of them working on a Japanese Aralia that had some late blooms.
Contributed by Arlon on 7 January, 2008 - 6:03pm
Last updated 11 January, 2008 - 9:35am

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What a fine shot of this one.
… Herschel Raney, 7 January, 2008 - 6:34pm

Brachygastra honey wasp
compare:

http://bugguide.net/node/view/84824
… John S. Ascher, 7 January, 2008 - 6:18pm

 
Thanks John, Mexican Honey Wa
Thanks John, Mexican Honey Wasp sure looks like the guy..
… Arlon, 7 January, 2008 - 7:02pm

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