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Photo#24639
Spider Wasp - Auplopus mellipes
Copyright © 2005 volcano

Spider Wasp - Auplopus mellipes

Cary, Wake County, North Carolina, USA
July 18, 2005
Size: 11mm
Found this one inside the house, seemed very docile. I'm sure it's fairly common because I do see them from time to time. Thanks for any help. Body length measured at 11mm.

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Contributed by volcano on 19 July, 2005 - 10:13am
Last updated 20 June, 2017 - 9:01pm

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Moved
Moved from Auplopus mellipes.
… Nick Fensler, 20 June, 2017 - 9:01pm login or register to post comments

Auplopus mellipes.
Pretty certain it is that species of spider wasp (family Pompilidae). Nice work getting these shots! Please look for other Pompilids, too.
… Eric R. Eaton, 19 July, 2005 - 12:07pm login or register to post comments

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