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Quick, small wasp with semi-unusual wing position (Dipogon calipterus nubifer) - Dipogon calipterus

Quick, small wasp with semi-unusual wing position (Dipogon calipterus nubifer) - Dipogon calipterus
Shipley Nature Center, Huntington Beach, Orange County, California, USA
December 8, 2008
Camera went wacky when shooting this one. (If you have a Nikon DSLR, stick with OE lenses, converters, and extension tubes!)

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Quick, small wasp with semi-unusual wing position (Dipogon calipterus nubifer) - Dipogon calipterus Quick, small wasp with semi-unusual wing position - Dipogon calipterus Quick, small wasp with semi-unusual wing position - Dipogon calipterus Quick, small wasp with semi-unusual wing position - Dipogon calipterus

pompilid
looks like Dipogon calipterus nubifer... pretty wasp.

 
Thanks, edward.
After looking at related posts, looks like you've nailed the ID. It did behave as if it were seeking spiders.

It was quite pretty, and I'm hoping for a return engagement. I've seen only two wasps in the last few weeks, but both were beauties. (I missed the other one, too. Drat!)

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