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Chalybion californicum
This specimen was about 1 inch in length. I didn't notice a blue sheen to it. It didn't stick around long though.
Spotted at the edge of a field and wooded area.
I think this is a Blue mud dauber. I'm not sure however.
Spotted on Aug 18, 2013
Submitted on Aug 18, 2013
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Wow! Great links Jemma. They were very informative. :-)
"These wasps are metallic blue, blue-green or blackish in color"
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/ac...
http://bugeric.blogspot.com/2010/08/wasp...
Of the 3 common species,this comes closest to the Blue Mud dauber.
nice one. It is a wasp.