Bembix sp. (genus)

Unidentified Bembix sand wasp at Hackett, ACT

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Identification history

	Bembix sp. (genus)	14 Nov 2019	MichaelBedingfield
	Bembix sp. (genus)	13 Nov 2019	HelenCross

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These are many of these visiting the Leptospermum flowers at the Gardens at present (see sighting 4240285) and also mating and digging burrows at the Red Centre Garden. They are quite large and have a blue and black -striped abdomen

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Location information

Coordinates 149.107334 -35.274399
Altitude 627.3m
Maps ANBG
Places Hackett, ACT

Sighting information

50 Abundance
11 Nov 2019 01:05 PM Recorded on
HelenCross Recorded by
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HelenCross Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Sand or digger wasps (Crabronidae & Sphecidae) Wasps (Hymenoptera, Apocrita) Insects

Additional information

5mm to 12mm Animal size
Mixed Gender
Nest building Breeding behaviour

Species information

Bembix sp. (genus) Scientific name
Unidentified Bembix sand wasp Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 985.65m Recorded at altitude
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