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Vespid Wasp - Ancistrocerus adiabatus - female
Copyright © 2004 Lew Scharpf

Vespid Wasp - Ancistrocerus adiabatus - Female
Auburn, Alabama, USA
November 6, 2004
Appears to be a Vespid Wasp possibly in the genus Ancistrocerus. Present on a camellia bloom. Would appreciate further guidance.
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Contributed by Lew Scharpf on 9 November, 2004 - 9:32pm
Last updated 10 June, 2008 - 10:48am

Ancistrocerus adiabatus
This is a female of Ancistrocerus adiabatus, one of the most common Eumeninae in eastern North America. Look at the carina across tergite 1 (--> Ancistrocerus) and the "smiling face" portrayed by the yellow markings on the scutellum and the metanotum.
… Matthias Buck, 19 August, 2005 - 1:05pm login or register to post comments

Mason wasp
Definitely a vespid, subfamily Eumeninae. Beyond that, I am really becoming leary of being more specific. Several genera all resemble each other closely, with the exception of some easily recognized species. Really great shot, though.
… Eric R. Eaton, 11 November, 2004 - 10:36am login or register to post comments

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