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Potter wasp

Sceliphron sp.

Photo by JoeHartman
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17.22, 103.32

Field Notes

Description:

It looks like a Sceliphron spirifex, except the head and thorax.
It looks like a Phimenes flavopictum, but as well a wasp-mimicking fly Ceriana sp.
After support of ForestDragon I will stick to Sceliphron genus and try to find a species that fits.

Habitat:

Forest

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
JoeHartman
Ok thanks ForestDragon. I will exclude syrphid fly and Phimenes. Leaves for now Sceliphron, that has a black head and thorax. But as you say maybe another Sceliphron could be the answer. I will search that direction. :)
ForestDragon
It is quite similar to Sceliphron spirifex. Perhaps it is in the same Genus. Phimenes flavopictum is a different color and shape (slightly similar shape): http://flickrhivemind.net/Tags/phimenes/Interesting Your wasp-mimicking fly has different shaped head and antennae from what I can see. I hope this helps!
ForestDragon
Most certainly a Wasp, Joe, and a really beautiful one!

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PublishedOctober 17, 2013

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