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Weevil Wasp (female)

Cerceris sextoides

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Field Notes

Description:

Yellow and black female wasp about 10 mm long with red on the wings and antennae. The wings are smoky on the edges and the eyes are green. Only shot before it flew off.

Habitat:

Peach tree in backyard

Notes:

The male can be seen on my other spotting: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/24629731

Reference Links:

Species Cerceris sextoides - BugGuide.Net

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Hymenoptera of the world -- bees, ants and all their friends
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Wondrous Wasps of Southern California
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2014 Best Wildlife Photo

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PublishedJune 17, 2014

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