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Bembix tarsata
Male. Large, black and yellow, ground nesting solitary wasp. Morphologically is recognized by its large green eyes and his abdomen massif with yellow transverse bands. It is an orophyte species (who lives at a certain altitude). It flights between July and August
Alpine meadow. Parque nacional de Sierra de Guadarrama, Peñalara.
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/320 sec.; f/9; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 300.0 mm. No flash fired
Spotted on Jul 23, 2015
Submitted on Oct 20, 2015
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Identified as Bembix tarsata, male