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Blue Sphecid Wasp

Family: Sphecidae

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Field Notes

Description:

Metallic blue. Might be either Chalybion californicum or Chlorion aerarium

Habitat:

Rural SW Pennsylvania

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Comments (2)
Dangermouse
Never seen anything that colourful in a wasp or a bee before - fantastic!
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PublishedAugust 21, 2011

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