Bembix sp. (genus)

Unidentified Bembix sand wasp at Hackett, ACT

Bembix sp. (genus) at Hackett, ACT - 11 Nov 2019
Bembix sp. (genus) at Hackett, ACT - 11 Nov 2019
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Identification history

Bembix sp. (genus) 14 Nov 2019 michaelb
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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  • 50 Abundance
  • 11 Nov 2019 01:05 PM Recorded on
  • HelenCross Recorded by

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

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