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Quick, small wasp with semi-unusual wing position (Dipogon calipterus nubifer) - Dipogon calipterus
Copyright © 2008 Ron Hemberger

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
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Contributed by Ron Hemberger on 9 December, 2008 - 6:56pm
Last updated 12 December, 2008 - 12:33pm

pompilid
looks like Dipogon calipterus nubifer... pretty wasp.
… edward trammel, 9 December, 2008 - 7:49pm login or register to post comments

 
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!)
… Ron Hemberger, 9 December, 2008 - 9:13pm login or register to post comments

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