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Wasp - Campsomeris tolteca
Copyright © 2005 Loren & Babs Padelford

Wasp - Campsomeris tolteca
South Padre Island, Texas, USA
December 22, 2005
Size: approximately 3/4"
This wasp was photographed on the flowers at the convention center in South Padre. Any help with ID appreciated.

Thanks,

Loren and Babs Padelford
Bellevue, NE

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Wasp - Campsomeris tolteca Bee or Wasp? - Campsomeris tolteca
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Contributed by Loren & Babs Padelford on 21 January, 2006 - 8:54pm
Last updated 12 August, 2007 - 4:08pm

Campsomeris at any rate - female
Such pale greyish compound eyes are fairly typical, and help to distinguish most Campsomerinae from Scoliinae. The very different look of both - nice - pictures illustrates the importance of the viewpoint.
The species name "tolteca" suggests a mainly Mexican distribution, which would fit rather well with this specimen.
… Richard Vernier, 22 January, 2006 - 11:02am login or register to post comments

 
Such pale greyish compound ey
I have specimens from CA,MEX, and I believe that ive seen specimens from TX, so they have a pretty wide range. Also there are only 25 different species of scoliid wasps in the USA, and the only one ive seen with and orange or red abdomen is C.tolteca
… William Ericson, 22 January, 2006 - 9:08pm login or register to post comments

How odd!
The abdomen of this one and of the other image appear comletely different. Also the placement of the antennae seems to be different. Are you sure that they are the same specimen?
… Beatriz Moisset, 22 January, 2006 - 9:08am login or register to post comments

 
Beatriz,
Yes, we are almost certain that both photos are of the same individual. The orange color of the abdomen is visible in the photo which shows the wings.

Thanks to all of you for your comments and help with ID!

Loren & Babs Padelford
Bellevue, NE
… Loren & Babs Padelford, 22 January, 2006 - 4:17pm login or register to post comments

 
I believe this is campsomeris
I believe this is campsomeris tolteca
… William Ericson, 22 January, 2006 - 10:02am login or register to post comments

 
Scoliid Wasp
Family Scoliidae. Some of the other scoliid images look like Campsomeris species, too.
… Jeff Hollenbeck, 22 January, 2006 - 10:48am login or register to post comments

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