Sand or digger wasps (Crabronidae & Sphecidae)

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DiBickers wrote:

Yesterday

I’m pretty sure this is Tachysphex (Genus), but there are similar in Tachytes (Genus). I’ll verify it as Tribe Larrini for you as it contains both genera.

Larrini (Tribe)

DiBickers wrote:

Yesterday

I agree with @michael.batley, this looks like Williamsita (Genus). See examples of similar below.

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/200715008

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/101319631

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105748742

Williamsita sp. (genus)

DiBickers wrote:

13 Apr 2025

@MazzV happy to help😊

Ammatomus icarioides

MazzV wrote:

13 Apr 2025

Thank you @DiBickers for your additional comments, I appreciate the extra information they provide,
Cheers, MazzV

Ammatomus icarioides

DiBickers wrote:

12 Apr 2025

This is a Crabronidae Wasp (Family Crabronidae). Due to the quality of the images, I’m hesitant to take this through to Species-level instead of leaving it at Family-level. However, the antennae shape & scapes; head & eyes shape; thorax & abdomen markings and placement; are all good indicators that this is Ammatomus icarioides & geographic location is a good fit.

Ammatomus icarioides

Sand or digger wasps (Crabronidae & Sphecidae)

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