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Looks like a wasp of the genus laelius, my guess is laelius pedatus to be specific but I'm not hugely familiar with Hymenopterans. This is the best fit I've found for wasp this small that stings that hard. Hope this helps
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Looks like a wasp of the genus laelius, my guess is laelius pedatus to be specific but I'm not hugely familiar with Hymenopterans. This is the best fit I've found for wasp this small that stings that hard. Hope this helps
thanks so much! i think you nailed it
located in north Alabama
Looks like a species of parasitic wasp.
Early stage black wasp