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What wasp? - Aporinellus
Copyright © 2008 Carol Davis

What wasp? - Aporinellus
Antelope Island, Utah County, Utah, USA
July 27, 2008
Size: around 1/4 inch
I had to zoom in on this one to show the stiff hairs on the legs. This little insect (wasp, I assume) ran around in jerky little movements (like some predatory wasps I've seen) with its wings folded down over its back. Anyone know what it is?
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Contributed by Carol Davis on 27 July, 2008 - 7:22pm
Last updated 30 July, 2008 - 6:31pm

Appears...
to be a male Aporinellus.
… Nick Fensler, 28 July, 2008 - 10:34am login or register to post comments

 
Even better
Thanks for narrowing it down, Nick.
… Carol Davis, 28 July, 2008 - 12:35pm login or register to post comments

Pompilidae
Pompilidae
… Martin Hauser, 27 July, 2008 - 7:30pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks!
Thanks for the help.
… Carol Davis, 27 July, 2008 - 9:52pm login or register to post comments

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