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Slender wasp - Myzinum - male
Copyright © 2004 Hannah Nendick-Mason

Slender wasp - Myzinum - Male
Gainesville, Florida, USA
September 27, 2004
The Spotted Horsemint (Monarda punctata) plant was crawling with these, very rapidly moving so I had a hard time getting a good shot. The closest I could find was Troy's Myzinum (below) - what do you think?

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Contributed by Hannah Nendick-Mason on 29 September, 2004 - 8:51pm
Last updated 30 July, 2006 - 1:11pm

I think you got it
Eric will probably confirm, but I believe the hook at the end of the abdomen is distinctive and also makes this a male.
… Troy Bartlett, 29 September, 2004 - 10:56pm login or register to post comments

 
I agree
Females should be present as well. They are similarly marked, but far more robust, with shorter antennae, and no hook on the back end.
… Eric R. Eaton, 30 September, 2004 - 12:16pm login or register to post comments

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