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

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Comments (3)

Try Chalybion http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chalybion
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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