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Mason Wasp

Pachodynerus californicus

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Field Notes

Description:

Black wasp with yellow lines and spots.

Habitat:

Mexican Bush Sage in the backyard.

Notes:

"Excellent find, and the first image of this species on Bugguide! This species has a very restricted distribution, occurring only in extreme southern California and Baja California." - Matthias Buck via BugGuide

Reference Links:

Species Pachodynerus californicus - BugGuide.Net

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Southern California Wildlife
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Wondrous Wasps of Southern California

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PublishedMay 25, 2013

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