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Sphecid wasp

Ampulex sp

Description:

One of the 290 posible ssp in 82 genera of Sphecidae wasp from Costa Rica, This wasp is about 5 cm in lengh. Anthena with 12 segments in females and 13 in males, It is dar metallic green, I move fast and solitary.

Habitat:

Rainforest

Notes:

Seen at the base of the Arenal Volcano.

1 species ID suggestions

MartinUrban
MartinUrban 9 months ago
Jewel Wasp
Ampulex neotropica Ampulex

3 Comments

Jonathan Sequeira
Jonathan Sequeira 9 months ago

Thanks again for the info, I think we are clear with the genus, I will confirm the species soon. Thanks a lot. Martin.

MartinUrban
MartinUrban 9 months ago

i think its ampulex neotropica - you can compare:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29697818@N0...

Jonathan Sequeira
Jonathan Sequeira 9 months ago

Martin , thanks for the suggestion.

Alajuela, Costa Rica

Lat: 10.46, Long: -84.72

Spotted on Aug 19, 2012
Submitted on Aug 20, 2012

Spotted for mission

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