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Thread-waisted Wasp ? - Brachycistis
Copyright © 2009 Robert L. Pearson

Thread-waisted Wasp ? - Brachycistis
Skull Valley, (WSW of Prescott 10 miles), Yavapai County, Arizona, USA
March 23, 2008
Note the dark oval spot on the wing. I thought it might be somewhat unique?

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Thread-waisted Wasp ? - Brachycistis Thread-waisted Wasp ? - Brachycistis
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Contributed by Robert L. Pearson on 11 February, 2009 - 11:54am
Last updated 16 August, 2011 - 1:14am

Tiphiidae: Brachycistidinae
After working with many nocturnal tiphiids, I am certain this is not a Chyphotes. It is one of the more slender species of Brachycistis.

Moved from Chyphotes.
… George Waldren, 16 August, 2011 - 1:14am login or register to post comments

Any more sightings, Robert?
This is a very bizarre specimen!
… George Waldren, 11 May, 2011 - 10:51pm login or register to post comments

Bradynobaenidae: Chyphotes sp., male
This is a nocturnal wasp male in the genus Chyphotes.

Species identification requires a microscope, and usually examination of the genitalia just to be sure!

This is a strange one though, if you see any more, could you hang on to them for me?
… George Waldren, 11 February, 2009 - 6:26pm login or register to post comments

 
Chyphotes sp
I'll try to remember this March to watch for them. email me to remind me! Thanks for the info on them.
… Robert L. Pearson, 11 February, 2009 - 11:19pm login or register to post comments

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