Isodontia sp. (genus)

2 Unidentified Grass-carrying wasp at Tuggeranong DC, ACT

Isodontia sp. (genus) at Tuggeranong DC, ACT - 26 Dec 2018
Isodontia sp. (genus) at Tuggeranong DC, ACT - 26 Dec 2018
Isodontia sp. (genus) at Tuggeranong DC, ACT - 26 Dec 2018
Isodontia sp. (genus) at Tuggeranong DC, ACT - 26 Dec 2018
Isodontia sp. (genus) at Tuggeranong DC, ACT - 26 Dec 2018
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Isodontia sp. (genus) 27 Dec 2018 MichaelBedingfield

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There were several wasps at work at a fallen ancient tree trunk of Eucalyptus polyanthemos, with hundreds of borer holes in it. The grass used by the wasps was Bothriochloa macra......... Urambi Hills.

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KimPullen wrote:
   1 Mar 2019
Nice shots and very useful observations, Michael.
   1 Mar 2019
Thanks Kim. I thought it would be an interesting subject for FOG, so it will be in the newsletter for May-June.

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  • Eucalyptus polyanthemos (fallen tree trunk) Associated plant
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