 Irvine Regional Park, Orange, Orange County, CA. 6/10/10. © Ron Hemberger |
Square-headed Wasp
Hymenoptera: Crabonidae. Tribe Miscophini Back to Hymenoptera index page |
| Several of these small bees were flying over Diadasia nests in what appeared to be a search pattern. Suddenly, a bee would peel off, enter a hole to a shallow depth (often its tail end remaining visible), dig around a bit, then leave abruptly. Flying along with them were a few bee flies (Paravilla fulvicoma) that didn't seem to be attacking these particular nests, although some were attacking nests a hundred feet or so down the trail. | |
 Any thoughts on what it's carrying? And is it bringing or taking? Irvine Regional Park, Orange, Orange County, CA. 6/10/10. © Ron Hemberger |
 Irvine Regional Park, Orange, Orange County, CA. 6/10/10. © Ron Hemberger |