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Mojave desert Hymenoptera
Copyright © 2022 mjmedeir

Mojave desert Hymenoptera
Bullhead City, Mohave County, Arizona, USA
July 13, 2022
Size: 4.5 mm
I'm not sure the Family of this hymenopteran, and any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Contributed by mjmedeir on 18 October, 2022 - 3:47pm
Last updated 20 October, 2022 - 7:49am

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This doesn't look like any known male ant, and indeed, does not even appear to have an anty petiole. Better views of the mandibles, wing venation, and waist segment, preferable photographed dry rather than in liquid, would be useful.
… James C. Trager, 20 October, 2022 - 7:33am login or register to post comments

 
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Hello James, I'm now going to upload photos of the body parts you asked for - I appreciate your help! -Matt
… mjmedeir, 21 October, 2022 - 2:52pm login or register to post comments

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Moved from ID Request.
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