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wasp-Eumeninae - Parancistrocerus perennis
Copyright © 2015 Anne Runyon

wasp-Eumeninae - Parancistrocerus perennis
Garner, Wake County, North Carolina, USA
April 11, 2015
Size: approx. 10mm
This is the wasp that emerged from the hydrangea stem on 4-10-2015. I released it onto these flowers. Can you see enough to further ID the Eumeninae?
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Contributed by Anne Runyon on 11 April, 2015 - 10:35am
Last updated 11 April, 2015 - 6:58pm

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Moved from ID Request.
… John S. Ascher, 11 April, 2015 - 6:58pm login or register to post comments

Mason Wasp
Parancistrocerus perennis - with the large yellow spot under the wing base, and the mite holder at the base of abdominal segment 2 a female, I think.
They are known to nest in hollow twigs, usually Sumac (Rhus). Food for larvae are small moth caterpillars like Casebearers, Tortricids and Gelechiidae.
… Lee Penner, 11 April, 2015 - 2:22pm login or register to post comments

 
wasp- Mason Wasp
Thank you Lee. It was exciting to see her emerge from the stem that I had in the jar for a month. I am glad she survived, and will recognize her species now ... I hope! Very elegant insect with beautiful bright eyes.
… Anne Runyon, 11 April, 2015 - 2:59pm login or register to post comments

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