Green Eyed Wasp (Tachytes distinctus) on Jun 30, 2021
Submitter has sample
Description of specimen
Looks similar to a large yellow jacket, but with a green head and brown body
Commentary
Dear Jonathan, this looks like Tachytes distinctus, a native species of square-headed wasps in the family of Crabronidae. They don't have a common name, but like sandy soil and are predators reportedly on grasshoppers. Thank you, Helmuth
Thank you, Helmuth
Helmuth Rogg
July 1, 2021, 7:54 a.m.