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Plenoculus davisi
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Copyright © 2008
Naomi Smith
Tiny Wasp? -
Plenoculus davisi
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Brighton, Northumberland, Ontario, Canada
August 24, 2008
Size: 1/4 inch app.
This little wasp was just sitting on one of the stones in my garden. Help with ID please.
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Contributed by
Naomi Smith
on 25 August, 2008 - 9:06am
Last updated 25 August, 2008 - 10:37am
Plenoculus davisi, female (ON)
Excellent, a new genus for Bugguide! These wasps are not rare but they are usually ignored because they are small. I assume you have at least a small sandy area nearby because they nest in sand. Prey are mirids.
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Matthias Buck
, 25 August, 2008 - 10:35am
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Plenoculus davisi
Thank you Richard and Matthias. I live in an area where the soil is very sandy.
Naomi
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Naomi Smith
, 26 August, 2008 - 8:16am
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Yes - a small Crabronid Wasp
I'd say a member of the Larrinae subfamily. Hopefully Eric, Dr Ascher or Dr Buck will know more.
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Richard Vernier
, 25 August, 2008 - 10:18am
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