Crabro latipes
When I took the picture of this male wasp at Brighton, Utah, I did not know that he had these beautiful extensions on
his front legs. When I downloaded the photo from my camera, I was astounded to see this weird little insect with
tiny wing-like extensions near his shoulders--wasp "epaulets". According to the experts on Bugguide.net, these flaps
filter light during mating enabling the female to recognize she is connecting with a male of her same species. Is that
the coolest thing!? I'm still in awe. © Carol Davis, 7-13-2010
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