Insects
Wasps (Hymenoptera, Apocrita)
Flower wasps (Scoliidae & Tiphiidae)
Sighting 4235639

Tiphiidae sp. (family)

1 Unidentified Smooth flower wasp at Hackett, ACT

Tiphiidae sp. (family) at Hackett, ACT - 22 Sep 2019
Tiphiidae sp. (family) at Hackett, ACT - 22 Sep 2019
Tiphiidae sp. (family) at Hackett, ACT - 22 Sep 2019
Tiphiidae sp. (family) at Hackett, ACT - 22 Sep 2019
Tiphiidae sp. (family) at Hackett, ACT - 22 Sep 2019
Tiphiidae sp. (family) at Hackett, ACT - 22 Sep 2019
Tiphiidae sp. (family) at Hackett, ACT - 22 Sep 2019
Tiphiidae sp. (family) at Hackett, ACT - 22 Sep 2019
Tiphiidae sp. (family) at Hackett, ACT - 22 Sep 2019
Tiphiidae sp. (family) at Hackett, ACT - 22 Sep 2019
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Identification history

Tiphiidae sp. (family) 23 Sep 2019 michaelb
Tiphiidae sp. (family) 23 Sep 2019 michaelb
Unidentified 22 Sep 2019 MattM

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They appeared to be mating when I found them. They were obviously quite embarrassed to see me bring my camera out and quit copulating before I could take a photo.

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