Can I get an ID on this wasp?

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Bierschneeman
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Can I get an ID on this wasp?

Post: # 47909Post Bierschneeman
Sun Aug 19, 2018 1:56 pm

I am pretty sure this is a wasp in the Mutillidae Family.
some sort of wingless wasp, I found crawling all over a Solenopsis nest looking for an opening ( I guess)
has anyone done any work in Hymenoptera outside of Formicidae?
If so do you have any Idea of a classification for this guy.

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Also found in the same area, MASSES of hornets, wasps of all sizes and colors, Honey bees, and HUGE red dragonflies, all buzzing around ant nests, and the slow moving water in the ditch.
Founding:
3 Solenopsis I/X
5 Tapinoma sessile
1 Nylanderia terricola/vivulda

Colonies:
1 Brachymyrmex patagonicus
1 Pheidole soritis
1 Tapinoma sessile

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TheRealAntMan
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Re: Can I get an ID on this wasp?

Post: # 47948Post TheRealAntMan
Sun Aug 19, 2018 4:32 pm

Can you get a pic from the top? But it appears to be a Red-Headed Timulla or the Eastern Velvet ant.
An ants' strength can be rivaled by few animals compared to relative body size.

TheRealAntMan
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Re: Can I get an ID on this wasp?

Post: # 47949Post TheRealAntMan
Sun Aug 19, 2018 4:34 pm

Also it would help to know the types of wasps or hornets in your area.
An ants' strength can be rivaled by few animals compared to relative body size.

AntsDakota
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Re: Can I get an ID on this wasp?

Post: # 47952Post AntsDakota
Sun Aug 19, 2018 5:08 pm

I find those crawling all over! Glad to know what they are.
"God made every kind of wild beasts and every kind of livestock and every kind of creeping things;" (including ants) "and God saw that it was good." Genesis 1:25

Bierschneeman
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Re: Can I get an ID on this wasp?

Post: # 48067Post Bierschneeman
Mon Aug 20, 2018 5:41 pm

Image
Founding:
3 Solenopsis I/X
5 Tapinoma sessile
1 Nylanderia terricola/vivulda

Colonies:
1 Brachymyrmex patagonicus
1 Pheidole soritis
1 Tapinoma sessile

The difference between a hobby and a scientific pursuit, is detailed notes.

TheRealAntMan
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Location: Chicago, Illinois

Re: Can I get an ID on this wasp?

Post: # 48069Post TheRealAntMan
Mon Aug 20, 2018 5:51 pm

Definitely from the Red-Headed Timulla group.
An ants' strength can be rivaled by few animals compared to relative body size.

Bierschneeman
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Re: Can I get an ID on this wasp?

Post: # 48081Post Bierschneeman
Mon Aug 20, 2018 8:18 pm

thanks
Founding:
3 Solenopsis I/X
5 Tapinoma sessile
1 Nylanderia terricola/vivulda

Colonies:
1 Brachymyrmex patagonicus
1 Pheidole soritis
1 Tapinoma sessile

The difference between a hobby and a scientific pursuit, is detailed notes.

AntsDakota
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Re: Can I get an ID on this wasp?

Post: # 48162Post AntsDakota
Tue Aug 21, 2018 12:02 pm

Definately what I see crawling outside. (I wish I could find as many queens as fast as I find those! :lol: )
"God made every kind of wild beasts and every kind of livestock and every kind of creeping things;" (including ants) "and God saw that it was good." Genesis 1:25

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