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Wasp Mantidfly

Climaciella brunnea

Photo by BugEric
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Field Notes

Description:

A little larger than a lacewing, a superb mimic of a paper wasp, as shown.

Habitat:

Prairie patch surrounded by deciduous forest.

Reference Links:

Species Climaciella brunnea - Wasp Mantidfly - BugGuide.Net

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