Pollen Wasp

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From afar, they resemble a variety of different wasp species, including the yellowjacket. A closer look reveals a pair of club antenna, uncommon among wasps, and a distinct abdominal stripe pattern.
Pollen wasps live in the Western United States, including the Rocky Mountain region. The top picture shows the species, Pseudomasaris edwardsii.
© 2009 Patricia A. Michaels
