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Swarm of wasps - #9 - Campsomeris
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Swarm of wasps - #9 - Campsomeris
Fullerton Arboretum, Fullerton, Orange County, California, USA
August 21, 2006

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Contributed by Ron Hemberger on 9 January, 2007 - 9:22pm
Last updated 10 January, 2007 - 8:31pm

wasp
Campsomeris tolteca? well, Campsomeris in any case.
… edward trammel, 10 January, 2007 - 1:30am login or register to post comments

 
C. tolteca
I think so, too. Will review Hartmut's excellent photos and info on that insect. You have a real talent for this, edward.
… Ron Hemberger, 10 January, 2007 - 12:43pm login or register to post comments

 
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thanks Ron, i do like the wasps.
… edward trammel, 10 January, 2007 - 2:56pm login or register to post comments

 
Campsomeris for sure.
Campsomeris tolteca, probably not. Abdomen color on them is apparently more towards orange or red, though there is some variation.
… Ron Hemberger, 10 January, 2007 - 8:33pm login or register to post comments

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