Thynnus zonatus

Native Flower Wasp at Paddys River, ACT

Thynnus zonatus at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Jan 2017
Thynnus zonatus at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Jan 2017
Thynnus zonatus at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Jan 2017
Thynnus zonatus at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Jan 2017
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Identification history

Thynnus zonatus 30 Jan 2017 michaelb
Thynnus zonatus 30 Jan 2017 RogerF
Unidentified 30 Jan 2017 michaelb

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Large wasps, males about 30mm body length, females smaller; a gathering concentrated in several willow trees beside the Murrumbidgee River, to the north of Tharwa.

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RogerF wrote:
   30 Jan 2017
Copulating pair. The wingless female is attached to the rear of the male by her jaws and is dragged around while the male feeds at flowers.

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 29 Jan 2017 07:58 PM Recorded on
  • michaelb Recorded by

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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour
  • Mixed Gender

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