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Hylaeus heraldicus
12 mm - Small to medium (3 - 13 mm), recognizable by the mouthparts, which vary in shape but are never pointed as in other bees. Mostly black or dark-coloured, body hairy or smooth. Some resemble honey bees others are wasp-like.
Found in home
Spotted on Aug 30, 2012
Submitted on Aug 31, 2012
2 Comments
Found the ID Johan, you guessed it, I have my book!!
This is a paper wasp. Not sure of the species.