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large wasp - Bembix amoena
Copyright © 2006 tom murray

large wasp - Bembix amoena
Calpine, Sierra County, California, USA
June 29, 2006
Size: 15+mm

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Contributed by tom murray on 10 July, 2006 - 10:31pm
Last updated 12 July, 2006 - 6:09am

Tribe Bembecini (Nyssoninae) - male
That's the first time I see such a dark species in this group. This could well be a true Bembix sp., but I've no conclusive proof since neither face nor underside of gaster are visible.
… Richard Vernier, 11 July, 2006 - 10:18am login or register to post comments

 
Bembix amoena?
I would venture this is Bembix amoena. Individuals are rather large for Bembix, and the usual pale markings are often wanting, though this example seems an extreme case!
… Eric R. Eaton, 11 July, 2006 - 1:35pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks Richard and Eric!!
I'll see if I have any other pictures showing the face.
… tom murray, 12 July, 2006 - 6:11am login or register to post comments

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