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Weevil wasp

Cerceris sextoides

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Field Notes

Description:

Black, male, Crabronid wasp with yellow striped abdomen. The eyes are yellow as are most of the legs. The antennae are red at the base but turn black.

Habitat:

Mock Orange bush in the backyard.

Notes:

The female can be seen on my other spotting: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/411026025

Reference Links:

Bug Eric: Wasp Wednesday: Cerceris sextoides

Species ID Suggestions

Weevil wasp (male)

Cerceris sextoides

Reference Link
BugEric
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Southern California Wildlife
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Wondrous Wasps of Southern California
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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The Bug Chicks Sofa Safari

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PublishedMay 26, 2013

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