Three-leaved plant with small spikes on the stems. Dicot leaves. About 12 inches in height.
Small, shiny green fly. Is around 1 cm in length.
Six-legged beetle with large pinchers on its head, eyes on the side of the head. Appears to be exoskeleton because of line on underbelly.
Single individual.
Map location is arbitrary within Red Slough WMA. Wasp and nest was beneath one of the observation platforms.
I snapped this photo while sitting on the back porch of a house where I was babysitting. This was found beneath a nest. He was alive and moving quickly, so I took this picture quickly so it's not zoomed in very far.
Order: Hymenoptera
Habitat: they build their nests in sheltered places such as attics, trees, garages, or even in trees.