Scolia (Discolia) verticalis (Yellow-headed hairy flower wasp) at ANBG

Scolia (Discolia) verticalis

Yellow-headed hairy flower wasp at ANBG

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Identification history

Scolia (Discolia) verticalis	11 Feb 2019	michaelb
Scolia (Discolia) verticalis	11 Feb 2019	Tim L

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Author's notes

A very active wasp, constantly flicking its wings as it moved about the bush feeding together with Honey Bees and Sand Wasps. It had part of an antenna missing and visible wing wear. Thanks to Marcus Leach for the initial sighting.

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Location information

Coordinates 149.109326-35.274095
Maps ANBG
Places Acton, ACT

Species information

Not Sensitive
Local Native
Non-Invasive

Sighting information

1 Abundance
25mm to 50mm Animal size
10 Feb 2019 Recorded on
Tim L Recorded by