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Tachytes
Photo#670915
Copyright © 2012
Melissa Barton
Tachytes
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Barr Lake State Park, Adams County, Colorado, USA
July 1, 2012
Size: 10mm
Feeding on milkweed flowers--some kind of native bee? Or is it a wasp?
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Contributed by
Melissa Barton
on 8 July, 2012 - 9:21pm
Last updated 16 February, 2017 - 7:28pm
Male
He is all black including the legs. Interesting!
His very clear wings, bright colored eyes and dark mandibles will help to distinguish him, but I'm not exactly sure of his species, at this time. -- 11 flagellomeres = ♂
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Bob Biagi
, 16 February, 2017 - 7:32pm
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John S. Ascher
, 9 July, 2012 - 12:56pm
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Wasp, I think.
Resembles
Tachytes
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Wait for expert confirmation/correction, though.
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Ken Wolgemuth
, 8 July, 2012 - 9:44pm
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Thanks so much!
Much appreciated.
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Melissa Barton
, 10 July, 2012 - 11:43pm
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