Tiphiidae sp. (family)

Unidentified Smooth flower wasp at Acton, ACT

Tiphiidae sp. (family) at Acton, ACT - 20 Sep 2019
Tiphiidae sp. (family) at Acton, ACT - 20 Sep 2019
Tiphiidae sp. (family) at Acton, ACT - 20 Sep 2019
Tiphiidae sp. (family) at Acton, ACT - 20 Sep 2019
Tiphiidae sp. (family) at Acton, ACT - 20 Sep 2019
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Identification history

Tiphiidae sp. (family) 17 Oct 2019 michaelb
Tiphiidae sp. (family) 17 Oct 2019 MichaelMulvaney
Mutillidae (family) 22 Sep 2019 TimL

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Sighted on the side of a handrail in ANBG's Rainforest Gully. This insect appears to be similar to that of sighting 4234824, which was recorded close by, 7 days earlier . Not sure if this sighting could be the same individual in the same area some 7 days later.

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michaelb wrote:
   22 Sep 2019
As for the other sighting, it is different from other Mutillidae sp. The eyes are so small.
How about something like Pristocera sp. (genus). It doesn't seem to occur in Australia, but it is very similar in appearance:
https://bugguide.net/node/view/48151

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Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by HelenCross
Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jan 2021 by Tim L
Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jan 2021 by Tim L
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Epicoma contristis (Yellow-spotted Epicoma Moth) at Acton, ACT - 28 Dec 2020 by Roger
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Rivellia sp. (genus) (Signal fly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Dec 2020 by Roger
Eupoecila australasiae (Fiddler Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by TimL
Archichauliodes (Riekochauliodes) guttiferus (Dobsonfly or Fishfly) at Acton, ACT - 23 Dec 2020 by Roger
Dolophones turrigera (Turret spider) at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2020 by TimL
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2020 by TimL
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Dolophones turrigera (Turret spider) at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton

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  • 20 Sep 2019 01:51 PM Recorded on
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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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