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Possible Spider Wasp - Prionyx - male
Copyright © 2016 Karla Thompson

Possible Spider Wasp - Prionyx - Male
Courtenay, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
June 7, 2016
Found resting in flower head near dusk. Located in an open field with forest and houses nearby. Light colored combs noted on hind tibia. I have a photo of the area in somewhat more focus if needed.

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Possible Spider Wasp - Prionyx - male Possible Spider Wasp - Prionyx - male
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Contributed by Karla Thompson on 18 July, 2016 - 1:07am
Last updated 18 July, 2016 - 10:20am

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Moved from ID Request.
… John S. Ascher, 18 July, 2016 - 10:19am login or register to post comments

Male - Prionyx canadensis
I agree with Chris and he has filmed the females. Your's is a male. YES, PLEASE ADD THE OTHER SHOT!!!!! We only have one confirmed example image, of a male of this species, so far.
The females have a bright red abdomen, much shorter hair on the head and thorax and longer tarsal rake spines on the fore-legs.
… Bob Biagi, 18 July, 2016 - 9:29am login or register to post comments

Sphecid Wasp
This is likely Prionyx canadensis. Do you happen to have a shot of the abdomen? That would confirm it.
Nice photo though!
… Chris Ratzlaff, 18 July, 2016 - 1:18am login or register to post comments

 
No photo of abdomen
Sorry Chris. I do not have photo of its abdomen. And thank you!
… Karla Thompson, 18 July, 2016 - 1:34am login or register to post comments

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