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Thread-waisted Wasp

Ammophila pictipennis

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Field Notes

Description:

Long, slender wasp with an elongated abdomen. Black with orange on the abdomen. Black and orange wings distinctive for this species (per Bugguide). These wasps were settling down to sleep for the night.

Habitat:

Suburban garden.

Reference Links:

Species Ammophila pictipennis - BugGuide.Net

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