Insects and Spiders

Rare Potter Wasp

I recently got an id for this wasp from an entomologist who specializes in stinging wasps. He was shocked it was found in Texas. He said that to his knowledge, this species has never been found west of Louisiana. I & a friend both had several shots from different angles so the id was confirmed. It has been added to both bugguide and iNaturalist. So cool to find something rare and add it to the scientific community database. He was enjoying some wild onion blossoms.
Male Potter Wasp (Parancistrocerus histrio)

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