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Wasp - Chalybion californicum
Copyright © 2006 Jeff Hollenbeck

Wasp - Chalybion californicum
St. Lucie County, Florida, USA
February 25, 2006
Size: BL 19 mm
My guess is Chalybion californicum.
After reading one of Eric's comments about mandibles helping ID, I added this image.

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Contributed by Jeff Hollenbeck on 26 February, 2006 - 6:42pm
Last updated 28 February, 2008 - 3:08pm

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