Sphex sp. (genus)

Unidentified Sphex digger wasp at O'Connor, ACT

Sphex sp. (genus) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Dec 2016
Sphex sp. (genus) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Dec 2016
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Identification history

Sphex sp. (genus) 30 Jun 2017 KimPullen
Sphex sp. (genus) 30 Jun 2017 KimPullen
Unidentified 27 Jun 2017 ibaird

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 29 Dec 2016 03:03 PM Recorded on
  • ibaird Recorded by

Additional information

  • Flowering Kunzea ericoides Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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