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Gorytina sp.
Copyright © 2009 KangasKid18

Gorytina sp.
Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, USA
July 21, 2009
I think it's a paper wasp (Polistes sp.) but I'm not sure which one. OR it could be something completely different. Leafhopper is Acanalonia conica I believe. Any help is appreciated!
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Contributed by KangasKid18 on 27 July, 2009 - 7:15pm
Last updated 28 July, 2009 - 2:25pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… John F. Carr, 28 July, 2009 - 12:36pm login or register to post comments

Orange antennae
Polistes dominula, perhaps?
… John Stanard, 27 July, 2009 - 11:43pm login or register to post comments

Sand wasp?
I can't tell from appearance. The wasps most likely be be carrying hoppers around like that are Bembicinae, esp. Gorytina.
… John F. Carr, 27 July, 2009 - 8:05pm login or register to post comments

 
Bingo.
This is indeed something in the Gorytini. Prey might even give away the genus, be a new host record, or both. Great shot!
… Eric R. Eaton, 28 July, 2009 - 10:06am login or register to post comments

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