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Description:

Looks like a wasp but the color is throwing me off. Dark with oily blues and purples. Could it be from the heat?

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
John La Salle
Try Chalybion http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chalybion
Machi
There are actually many wasps and bees with metallic colors such as this one. I am not familiar with Nevada wasps but I hope someone can help you with an ID
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PublishedJune 3, 2014

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