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Scientific Name: Pseudomasaris vespoides
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Common Name: Pollen Wasp
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Family: Vespidae
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Description: A pollen wasp (Pseudomasaris vespoides) in a flower of the Royal Penstemon (Penstemon spectabilis). The clubbed antennae, which are one of the features that distinguish Pseudomasaris from other wasps, were clearly visible in the field. P. vespoides is a Penstemon specialist.
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Notes:
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Location: Bernard Field Station
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BFS Area: Western CSS
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Photo Type: Animal--Insect
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Photographer: Nancy Hamlett
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Date Taken: 2009-05-01
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Upload Date: 2014-11-30 13:21:41
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