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Tachytes distinctus
Photo#23197
Copyright © 2005
Lynette Elliott
Square-headed Wasps -
Tachytes distinctus
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Fort Bragg, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA
July 4, 2005
Tachytes?
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Contributed by
Lynette Elliott
on 5 July, 2005 - 10:10am
Last updated 16 February, 2017 - 12:55pm
Moved to Tachytes distinctus
Moved from
Tachytes
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6 abdominal segments = ♀
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Bob Biagi
, 16 February, 2017 - 12:55pm
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Tachytes sp.
One of the better images I've seen of a Tachytes (sand-loving wasp is the appropriate common name). Species are very difficult to distinguish, even from specimens.
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Eric R. Eaton
, 5 July, 2005 - 11:27am
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I can understand why
this wasp was constantly on the move. I was surprised the shot turned out this well.
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Lynette Elliott
, 6 July, 2005 - 6:16am
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