Ectemnius cephalotes

Ectemnius cephalotes, translated in Dutch we call it a block head wasp (don't know the common English translation).

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comments (7)

RMFelix

Lion

Great! You can proceed with the ID. Cheers* Posted 9 years ago
1. JHoppenbrouwers
  
  Grizzly Bear
  
  Thanks :)! Posted 9 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

I was creating a species record but another moderator was doing so at the same time :)

Either way, amazing as always, this has to be my favorite so far. The eyes are incredible, also remarkable is the "hair" growing on the jaws. What a beast! Posted 9 years ago
1. JHoppenbrouwers
  
  Grizzly Bear
  
  Thanks! This is also one of my personal favorites, i think it has the most beautiful compound eyes of any dutch
  critter. Posted 9 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Brought to life with light that seems to come from three angles, superb! Posted 9 years ago

Mark Ridgway

Lion

Love those hinges and sockets too. A miniature mechanical marvel. Posted 9 years ago

Jivko Nakev

Lion

Mesmerizing! Posted 9 years ago

The Square-headed wasp

Ectemnius cephalotes is a species of Hymenoptera insects, more specifically wasps belonging to Crabronidae family.

The scientific authority of the species is Olivier and was described in the year 1792.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants

Species identified by Ferdy Christant