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Weevil Wasp - Cerceris halone - female
Copyright © 2004 Richard Leung

Weevil Wasp - Cerceris halone - Female
Springfield, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
August 23, 2004

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Weevil Wasp Portrait - Cerceris halone - female Weevil Wasp - Cerceris halone - female
Contributed by Richard Leung on 24 August, 2004 - 8:49pm
Last updated 9 July, 2017 - 5:20pm

Weevil wasp
This is a species in the genus Cerceris (family Sphecidae, subfamily Philanthinae). Just takes lots of practice to differentiate all the similar-looking wasps. Remember vespids fold their wings lengthwise when at rest.
… Eric R. Eaton, 26 August, 2004 - 12:42pm

 
Thanks for the info!
Thanks, Eric. I've learned a ton of info, especially about wasps, from reading your posts.
… Richard Leung, 27 August, 2004 - 8:27pm

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