Bembix sp. (genus)

Unidentified Bembix sand wasp at Acton, ACT

Bembix sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 14 Nov 2017
Bembix sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 14 Nov 2017
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Identification history

Bembix sp. (genus) 14 Mar 2018 KimPullen
Bembix sp. (genus) 2 Mar 2018 cherylhodges

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Found on Leptospermum sp. during pollinator week at the ANBG.

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Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Acton, ACT - 10 Dec 2018 by AlisonMilton
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Australiphthiria hilaris (Slender Bee Fly) at Acton, ACT - 27 Nov 2018 by Tim L
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Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2018 by PeterR
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Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Acton, ACT - 4 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton
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Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Acton, ACT - 18 Oct 2018 by Christine
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Acton, ACT - 25 Sep 2018 by TimL
Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Acton, ACT - 7 Sep 2018 by Christine
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Acton, ACT - 6 Sep 2018 by roymcd
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 21 Aug 2018 by RodDeb

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 14 Nov 2017 01:04 PM Recorded on
  • cherylhodges Recorded by

Additional information

  • Leptospermum sp. Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender

Species information

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