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Myzinum quinquecinctum
There are 10 species in the United States. Females are robust, with short, curled antennae and heavy hind femora ("thighs"). Males are very slender with long, straight antennae and a prominent curved "pseudostinger" at the tip of the abdomen. (information from BugGuide)
Feeding among flowers that line a small urban pond
Spotted on Jul 7, 2011
Submitted on Jun 19, 2012
1 Comment
Ooh!!!! SCARY but BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!!