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Sand Wasp (Stictia signata) Isla Culebra, Puerto Rico. Nov 15, 2024 Fall,Geotagged,Puerto Rico,Stictia signata Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Sand Wasp (Stictia signata)

Isla Culebra, Puerto Rico. Nov 15, 2024

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Very nice, caught in the act. Posted 10 months ago
    1. View Thibaud Aronson's profile
      Thibaud Aronson
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      It's a new family for JD! Posted 10 months ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        Hmmm, do you mean Bembicinae? This looks to be the subfamily for the species, not the family? Posted 10 months ago
        1. View Thibaud Aronson's profile
          Thibaud Aronson
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          https://www.jungledragon.com/wildlife/browse/animalia/arthropoda/insecta/hymenoptera/bembicidae

          Or am I missing something?           Posted 10 months ago, modified 10 months ago
          1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
            Ferdy Christant
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            Sorry, I should have been more clear. I believe the JD record is incorrect for setting Bembicinae as the family, since it's a subfamily. The family of this species is Crabronidae. Will fix that now. Posted 10 months ago
            1. View Thibaud Aronson's profile
              Thibaud Aronson
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              Aah I see, good catch! Posted 10 months ago
  3. View erinmoore's profile
    erinmoore
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    Absolutely love this image. It made my day somehow. Life goes on. Posted 10 months ago
    1. View Thibaud Aronson's profile
      Thibaud Aronson
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      Thank you! I was very pleased with that encounter! Posted 10 months ago

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The Stictia signata

''Stictia signata'' is a species of sand wasp in the family Bembicidae. It is found in the Caribbean Sea, Central America, North America, and South America. It preys primarily on flies.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Jan 27, 2025. Captured Nov 15, 2024 09:18 in 8MHM+5VM, Flamenco, Culebra 00775, Puerto Rico.
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  • Canon EOS R6
  • f/14.0
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO1600
  • 500mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.