Bembix sp. (genus)

Unidentified Bembix sand wasp at Canberra Central, ACT

Bembix sp. (genus) at Canberra Central, ACT - 18 Dec 2018
Bembix sp. (genus) at Canberra Central, ACT - 18 Dec 2018
Bembix sp. (genus) at Canberra Central, ACT - 18 Dec 2018
Bembix sp. (genus) at Canberra Central, ACT - 18 Dec 2018
Bembix sp. (genus) at Canberra Central, ACT - 18 Dec 2018
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Identification history

Bembix sp. (genus) 21 Jan 2019 michaelb
Bembix sp. (genus) 19 Dec 2018 TimL

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One of many Sand Wasps in this area. The sequence of images shows a female landing on the sand carrying prey underneath her body, digging a tunnel, and then emerging without the prey before filling in the tunnel. All of this took just over a minute.

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Milichiidae (family) (Freeloader fly) at Hackett, ACT - 22 Mar 2019 by TimL
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Milichiidae (family) (Freeloader fly) at Hackett, ACT - 9 Mar 2019 by TimL
Argiope trifasciata (Banded orb weaver) at Hackett, ACT - 8 Mar 2019 by TimL
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Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Hackett, ACT - 27 Feb 2019 by TimL
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Hackett, ACT - 27 Feb 2019 by TimL
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Heoclisis fundata (Antlion lacewing) at Hackett, ACT - 26 Feb 2019 by TimL

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Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 18 Dec 2018 12:08 PM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

Species information

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