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Insect about half inch long.
Found in open area at edge of older growth mixed forest.
Found on Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, trail head, Old Indian Trail.
Spotted on Jun 5, 2013
Submitted on Jun 9, 2013
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That beautiful little insect looks like a Sawfly, a type of wasp. The color and shape reminds me somewhat of Genus Nematus (Willow Sawflies) but yours is hanging out on a Maple, from the looks of it. Sawflies seem to be a difficult bunch to ID but here is a link:
http://bugguide.net/node/view/13142/bgpa...
Hope this helps.