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Mason Wasp - Ancistrocerus adiabatus
Copyright © 2006 CharlesMatson

Mason Wasp - Ancistrocerus adiabatus
Central Park, New York City, New York, USA
September 3, 2006
This has "smiley face" and seems to have a carina on 1st abdominal tergite. Maybe Ancistrocerus adiabatus?
Correction or confirmation appreciated.
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Contributed by CharlesMatson on 5 September, 2006 - 7:00pm
Last updated 26 September, 2006 - 6:56am

Quite likely A. adiabatus...
as all decisive criteria seem to match.
… Richard Vernier, 6 September, 2006 - 9:12am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks Richard.
I'm just getting started on the small and medium sized Vespids. I find it difficult and appreciate your help. Charles
… CharlesMatson, 6 September, 2006 - 12:08pm login or register to post comments

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