Tiphiidae (family)

Unidentified Smooth flower wasp at Paddys River, ACT

Tiphiidae (family) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Dec 2016
Tiphiidae (family) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Dec 2016
Tiphiidae (family) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Dec 2016
Tiphiidae (family) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Dec 2016
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Tiphiidae (family) 27 Dec 2016 KimPullen
Tiphiidae (family) 27 Dec 2016 KimPullen
Unidentified 26 Dec 2016 JudithRoach

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Both insects were feeding. The female was flightless. I think a flower wasp, but not sure what sort.

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
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  • Mixed Gender

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