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Wasp - Cerceris nigrescens - male
Copyright © 2017 Terry Miesle

Wasp - Cerceris nigrescens - Male
East Dundee, Kane County, Illinois, USA
July 9, 2017
Size: 11mm
Not sure, I know I've seen these a lot here but don't seem to have submitted an ID. Doesn't seem like a potter wasp, but I'm no expert!
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Contributed by Terry Miesle on 19 July, 2017 - 9:27pm
Last updated 20 July, 2017 - 8:19am

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… Bob Biagi, 20 July, 2017 - 8:19am login or register to post comments

Male - Crabronid Wasp
7 abdominal segments = ♂
He does not fold his wings, at rest and the abdominal segments are not flat. (curved) This looks like a male Cerceris nigrescens. (widespread north-eastern) Check out all of his leg bands.
… Bob Biagi, 19 July, 2017 - 11:20pm login or register to post comments

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