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Hermetia sp.
Soldier fly with an incredible wasp mimic!
Semi desert.
Emphasis on "suggestion." There is at least one other genus nearly identical in appearance south of the U.S. border.
I agree completely with John. This is certainly a fly, but an incredible wasp mimic! In addition to what he said, you can also see the halteres, which only flies have. Example of where to look: http://www.americaninsects.net/f/nt/g-ha...
Nice picture - but definitely a fly not a wasp.
Many flies mimic wasp - some very effectively.
You can tell it is a fly because it only has one set of wings (1 on each side).
Wasps, like most insects, will have two on each side (though they are sometimes difficult to see).
Spotted on Mar 17, 2014
Submitted on May 14, 2014
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