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Wasp ID - Eumenes verticalis
Copyright © 2008 Heidi Genter

Wasp ID - Eumenes verticalis
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA
October 7, 2008
Size: ~16-18mm
I'm really not sure what type of wasp this is. The body shape looks similar to the potter wasps, but I didn't see a similar pattern.

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Contributed by Heidi Genter on 8 October, 2008 - 12:08am
Last updated 12 December, 2008 - 3:52pm

Moved
Moved from Eumenes.
… Matthias Buck, 12 December, 2008 - 3:52pm login or register to post comments

Something in the Eumeninae subfamily
probably...
… Karl Volkman, 8 October, 2008 - 2:49am login or register to post comments

A hint, rather than an ID.
When you're trying to match images, look mainly at the thorax patterns. Abdomen patterns are, I think, more variable and definitely depend on the wasp's posture.
… Ron Hemberger, 8 October, 2008 - 12:20am login or register to post comments

 
Wow,
thanks for the super quick response. I don't have time tonight to try and match wasps, but I'll work on it tomorrow. :)
… Heidi Genter, 8 October, 2008 - 12:32am login or register to post comments

 
Eumenes sp.
This is probably Eumenes crucifera.
… Eric R. Eaton, 8 October, 2008 - 2:43am login or register to post comments

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