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Wasps (Hymenoptera, Apocrita)

Wasps (Hymenoptera, Apocrita)

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Wasps (Hymenoptera, Apocrita)

Flower Wasps (Scoliidae, Thynnidae or Tiphiidae)
Parasitic wasps (numerous families)
Potter wasps (Vespidae, Eumeninae)
Sand or digger wasps (Crabronidae & Sphecidae)
Social or paper-nest wasps (Vespidae, Polistinae & Vespinae)
Spider wasps (Pompilidae)
Other wasps
Velvet Ants (Mutillidae)

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DiBickers wrote:
2 hrs ago
Polistes humilis ssp. humilis
Polistes (Polistella) humilis
DiBickers wrote:
Yesterday
Will do, thanks so much @MichaelMulvaney 😊
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MichaelBedingfield wrote:
Yesterday
Di, if you have any questions about methodology or protocol, just ask.
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DiBickers wrote:
13 May 2025
@MichaelBedingfield just trying to help as best I can for you😊
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MichaelBedingfield wrote:
13 May 2025
No worries, Di. Thank you for your great assistance with ID'ing and looking after our insects. Your knowledge has given us a boost.😎
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