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Bee Wolf Wasp? - Sapyga
Copyright © 2020 Jim Moore

Bee Wolf Wasp? - Sapyga
In Westwood - elevation 5100ft, Lassen County, California, USA
May 23, 2020
Size: Body Length 11.5mm
Perhaps a Philanthus species? See here: (1).
My thanks for conformation or otherwise.

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Contributed by Jim Moore on 26 May, 2020 - 1:03am
Last updated 27 May, 2020 - 12:19am

Moved
My thanks to Ken for correct Family ID!

ID to genus Sapyga based on very similar appearance to the following Sapyga angustata specimen, (of which this specimen may also be):

Confirmation or otherwise appreciated.


Moved from Sapygid Wasps.
… Jim Moore, 27 May, 2020 - 12:19am login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from Philanthinae.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 26 May, 2020 - 7:46am login or register to post comments

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