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Tiny Wasp
Copyright © 2008 Natalie McNear

Tiny Wasp
Marin County, California, USA
March 10, 2008
Size: 7mm
I found this wasp in some water. At least, I think it is some sort of wasp. To me it most closely resembles a Sapygid.

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Contributed by Natalie McNear on 10 March, 2008 - 6:42pm
Last updated 14 March, 2008 - 4:02pm

Sawfly.
This is a sawfly of some kind, family Tenthredinidae.
… Eric R. Eaton, 11 March, 2008 - 3:40pm login or register to post comments

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