Scolia (Discolia) verticalis

Yellow-headed hairy flower wasp at Acton, ACT

Scolia (Discolia) verticalis at Acton, ACT - 10 Feb 2019 12:32 PM
Scolia (Discolia) verticalis at Acton, ACT - 10 Feb 2019 12:32 PM
Scolia (Discolia) verticalis at Acton, ACT - 10 Feb 2019 12:32 PM
Scolia (Discolia) verticalis at Acton, ACT - 10 Feb 2019 12:32 PM
Scolia (Discolia) verticalis at Acton, ACT - 10 Feb 2019 12:32 PM
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Scolia (Discolia) verticalis 11 Feb 2019 MichaelBedingfield
Scolia (Discolia) verticalis 11 Feb 2019 TimL

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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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