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Digger Wasp

order Hymenoptera      family Sphecidae

Sand Wasp Bembix sp.

Body about 1/2" long.

Photos taken in Taylor County, May 2005

(Native of Texas)

Thread-waisted Wasp Ammophila procera

White markings on thorax.

Body about 1" long.

Photos taken in Taylor County, June 2005

(Native of Texas)

probably   Thread-waisted Wasp Ammophila pictipennis

Body about 1" long.

Photos taken in Taylor County, October 2006

(Native of Texas)

Thread-waisted Wasp Prionyx parkeri

Body about 1" long.

Photos taken in Taylor County, November 2006

(Native of Texas)