Sand
Wasp
Tribe Bembicini
Subtribe Stictiellina

This green-eyed lovely was on flowers on
Guardsman Pass, Salt Lake County, Utah.
© Carol Davis 8-20-2019

I have seen quite a few Sand Wasps, but this one had
a completely different pattern on the abdomen.
© Carol Davis 8-20-2019

Sand Wasps are very beneficial and have no
interest in stinging you (or even me, surprisingly).
© Carol Davis 8-20-2019
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