Timulla dubitata ♀

There were several of these in a disturbed area at the edge of a dense mixed hardwood/coniferous forest in NW Georgia (Gordon County), US. August 23, 2018.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Have you considered the Pseudomethoca genus? Some species in there look kind of similar. Posted 7 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Yep. I went through the galleries at BugGuide, but I didn't see anything close to a match in that genus. Timulla was the closest I could find, but I'm definitely no expert! Posted 7 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    I cant match that little white triangle on the abdomen with anything. It's a little punk, that's what it is :) Posted 7 years ago
  2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
      
      Lion
      
      Yes! There were several of them running around! I think it was you who previously gave me the advice to shoot ahead of them when trying to get photos? It seemed to work out a little bit better on these shots, but I didn't continue to try to get more images after a Bald Faced Hornet popped itself out of a hole in the ground next to it! It was probably hunting other insects, but I didn't want to risk another sting! Posted 7 years ago
    2. Flown Kimmerling
      
      Lion
      
      ID confirmed as Timulla dubitata, female :) Posted 6 years ago
    3. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Excellent, congrats! Posted 6 years ago

Stuart

Lion

Great shot! Looks similar to the one I took last year but it yours appears to have a different head shape and thorax:

They are beautiful, even if they do pack a punch! Posted 7 years ago