I don't have a picture...(Sorry, I really need a camera)
These things looks like a small wasp only out at night.....but they don't sting. When they get into the house tho...they sure bug the hell out of you.
SE New Mexico Wasp
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Re: SE New Mexico Wasp
There are many species of stingless nocturnal bees. I have one species around my house which is very much a pest. It doesn't sting but it will fly right around one's face. Here is an article about these little pests; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bee
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I am thinking you may be running afoul of one of the nocturnal velvet ants,http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/cgi/img_q ... 3089&one=T
Jerry, I dont know of any nocturnal stingless bees here in the states. Would be very interested in seeing what you are dealing with.
Jerry, I dont know of any nocturnal stingless bees here in the states. Would be very interested in seeing what you are dealing with.
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After reading some more, I guess the known stingless bees are mostly tropical. However, this little, green nocturnal buzzer is certainly a bee. I don't know what it is but I'll keep looking. One thing, it's not an ant!
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Re: SE New Mexico Wasp
Could it be one those pictured here: http://www.arizonensis.org/sonoran/fiel ... ptera.html
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Yes, the green Sweat Bee is pretty common around here and I don't have Lantana.
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Re: SE New Mexico Wasp
gordon wrote:I am thinking you may be running afoul of one of the nocturnal velvet ants,http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/cgi/img_q ... 3089&one=T
Jerry, I dont know of any nocturnal stingless bees here in the states. Would be very interested in seeing what you are dealing with.
Gordon, I do believe you to be correct.....and let me tell ya...their exoskeleton should be used on US Army tanks...these things are tough to kill....LOL