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Blue-black spider wasp

Anoplius sp.

Photo by Aaron_G
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Field Notes

Description:

Medium-sized black wasps, often with orange abdominal markings. Females typically hunt intently on forest floor, etc., flicking wings. (information from BugGuide)

Habitat:

Garden in a city park

Reference Links:

Genus Anoplius - Blue-Black Spider Wasps - BugGuide.Net

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