Calopompilus affectata

Spider wasp at suppressed

Calopompilus affectata at suppressed - 21 Jan 2017
Calopompilus affectata at suppressed - 21 Jan 2017
Calopompilus affectata at suppressed - 21 Jan 2017
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Identification history

Calopompilus affectata 24 Nov 2023 SimoneC
Calopompilus sp. (genus) 22 Nov 2017 KimPullen
Cryptocheilus bicolor 13 Mar 2017 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 26 Jan 2017 KenT

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4 comments

KenT wrote:
   14 Mar 2017
Michael, this specimen has a black head and a black spot to the rear of the wings, all other images of Cryptocheilus bicolor do not have these characters so I have some doubt regarding your suggestion. Ken.
KimPullen wrote:
   19 Mar 2017
Agree that it is not C. bicolor. It is a pompilid but I can't say what species yet. Kim.
KimPullen wrote:
   23 Nov 2017
Identified from Roger Farrow's 'Insects of SE Australia'.
KimberiRP wrote:
   24 Nov 2023
Calopompilus affectata

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 21 Jan 2017 07:38 AM Recorded on
  • KenT Recorded by

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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