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Golden-yellow Chalcid Wasp
Stanley Jones

Golden-yellow Chalcid Wasp (Conura sp.)

Golden-yellow Chalcid Wasp (Conura sp.: Chalcidae) Ca. 4 mm (0.16 in) long.
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Habitat
Pineywoods Vegetational Area. Margin of a mixed pine/hardwood forest at ca. 93 m (305 ft) elevation.
Location
Tyler, Smith County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
October 2018
Scientific name
Conura sp.
Equipment used
Canon
KC Foggin
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This is the most colorful wasp I have ever seen an image of and this is a beautiful capture Stanley!
 
B
an amazing wasp, Stanley, interesting with those large hind-legs, most unusual!!! top closeup in a gorgeous setting, top quality, many tfs!!!
 
maist
What an original creature, Stanley! i never saw such unusual colorful wasp, excellent shot!
 
delia todd
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LOL well this one has an appropriate name for the colour, doesn't he!!!

A super spot for you Stanley - ol' sharp eyes!! And a great picture too. Very well done laddie.
 
Kits
You did well to spot him on that golden yellow leaf, Stanley!
 
Doc Duck
Supporter
Interesting critter :eek!: I wonder what that pontoon-like appendage is for ...
 

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