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Bembix tarsata
Female. 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: 1/640 sec., f/13, ISO Speed Rating: 800. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 300.0 mm. No flash fired.
Spotted on Jul 23, 2015
Submitted on Oct 21, 2015
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Final ID: Bembix tarsata, female