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Pelecinid Wasp

Pelecinus polyturator

Photo by SarahTheSlug
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Species ID Suggestions

Pelecinid Wasp

Pelecinus polyturator
LuckyLogan
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Comments (2)
gatorfellows
nice :) Here is a reference: http://bugguide.net/node/view/6945
Gordon Dietzman
This is a really spectacular insect. I agree with LuckyLogan that this is indeed a Pelecinid Wasp. Nice find!

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