[The Order Hymenoptera in Mt. Adams Country]

Unidentified Wasp #1

Order Hymenoptera

Perhaps a Spider Wasp?

The photos on this page show what might be a wasp that was enamored of the flowers of showy milkweed (Asclepias speciosa) as seen in grasslands along Lakeside Road about one-half mile west of Fisher Hill Road, Conboy Lake NWR.........August 10, 2007.

The photos on this page show what might be a wasp that was enamored of the flowers of showy milkweed (Asclepias speciosa) as seen in grasslands along Lakeside Road about one-half mile west of Fisher Hill Road, Conboy Lake NWR.........August 10, 2007. Note the orangish tinge to the wings under certain angles of the light.

The photos on this page show what might be a wasp that was enamored of the flowers of showy milkweed (Asclepias speciosa) as seen in grasslands along Lakeside Road about one-half mile west of Fisher Hill Road, Conboy Lake NWR.........August 10, 2007. - The photos on this page show what might be a wasp that was enamored of the flowers of showy milkweed (Asclepias speciosa) as seen in grasslands along Lakeside Road about one-half mile west of Fisher Hill Road, Conboy Lake NWR.........August 10, 2007. - The photos on this page show what might be a wasp that was enamored of the flowers of showy milkweed (Asclepias speciosa) as seen in grasslands along Lakeside Road about one-half mile west of Fisher Hill Road, Conboy Lake NWR.........August 10, 2007.

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