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Mojave-37 - Chyphotes - male

Mojave-37 - Chyphotes - Male
29 mi. SW Baker, San Bernadino County, California, USA
May 6, 2018
Size: 6.0 mm
In pitfall trap at Afton Canyon Campground. Tiny mutillid or tiphiid?

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Male
7 abdominal segments = ♂
The very long first and second abdominal segments, small body size and lack of skirted margins = Chyphotes. The second abdominal segment has a very-short felt line, but it is mostly hidden in your images.
Please compare: ♂ (western)

 
Chypotes
This helps a lot . . . thanks!

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