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ID needed Wasp with set of reversed tusks and a frayed antennae. Costa Rica,Geotagged Click/tap to enlarge

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Wasp with set of reversed tusks and a frayed antennae.

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  1. View WildFlower's profile
    WildFlower
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    What an odd creature, one for Claire's list. Posted 10 years ago
    1. View Joe Spandrusyszyn's profile
      Joe Spandrusyszyn
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      Very odd.

      Some searching suggests it is a Eucharitid Wasp (Eucharitidae family)
      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eucharitidae       Posted 10 years ago
      1. View WildFlower's profile
        WildFlower
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        Here's a collection of them with one that is very much alike, but unfortunately it is not identified either.
        http://flickrhivemind.net/Tags/eucharitidae/Timeline
        https://www.flickr.com/photos/8241832@N06/16544823955         Posted 10 years ago
  3. View Claire Hamilton's profile
    Claire Hamilton
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    It's a beauty, shame it's dead, on my list! Posted 10 years ago

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Uploaded Jun 8, 2015. Captured in Tapantí National Park, Parque Nacional Tapantí, Costa Rica.
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