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Photo#274892
Short-winged thread-waisted wasp - Ammophila

Short-winged thread-waisted wasp - Ammophila
Santiago Truck Trail, Orange County, California, USA
May 12, 2009
Size: ~1.5cm

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Looks like Ammophila, but I'm unsure.
Wasps are starting to show up. Saw Ammophilia, Bembecine, Pepsis, square-headed and a couple others this week.

 
Correct.
Yes, this is a female Ammophila. Very nice images, Peter.