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parasitic wasp

(Pteromalidae)

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Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)

Possibly Pteromalidae family of wasps. I seriosly doubt could be a bee.
Hard to tell from this photograph as insects often mimic each other and it's not unusual to have to have the insect in hand, or have photographs from a number of different angles to find distinguishing points. Flies have very short and often paddle-type antennae. This insect has longer antennae than a fly would have and has a mild joint in the antennae. I suspect that this is a bee, probably one of the solitary bees.
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PublishedJune 8, 2011

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