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red wasp - Tachypompilus unicolor
Copyright © 2010 Beth Sands

red wasp - Tachypompilus unicolor
Livermore , Altamont creek, Alameda County, California, USA
June 24, 2010
Size: 3/4 "
This wasp was very busy enjoying the tiny flowers , there must be nectar hidden deep within the flower since it looked like it was working pretty hard to get at it . I am not sure what this flowering bush is , but it does not have a noticeable scent and hardly any pollen yet the bees , flies , and wasps love it ! I am curious to know what kind of wasp this is as it was very unique with the blue tinted black wings and reddish body . Thanks for any comments to further my buggy knowledge , sincerely Beth
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Contributed by Beth Sands on 25 June, 2010 - 8:00am
Last updated 25 June, 2010 - 2:11pm

Moved
Moved from Spider Wasps.
… Eric R. Eaton, 25 June, 2010 - 2:11pm login or register to post comments

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… John S. Ascher, 25 June, 2010 - 1:00pm login or register to post comments

Spider Wasp, maybe?
It reminds me of Tachypompilus.

That's really just a guess on my part, though--something to consider while waiting for an expert opinion.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 25 June, 2010 - 8:59am login or register to post comments

 
I agree.
T. unicolor? I am impressed with the detail! This is obviously a female, judging by the "tarsal rake" of spines on the front leg. The flowers could be Ceanothus maybe?
… Eric R. Eaton, 25 June, 2010 - 2:10pm login or register to post comments

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