Ocrisiona sp. (genus)

Unidentified wasp mimic at Bruce, ACT

Ocrisiona sp. (genus) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Nov 2020
Ocrisiona sp. (genus) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Nov 2020
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Ocrisiona sp. (genus) 2 Dec 2020 YumiCallaway
Ocrisiona leucocomis 11 Nov 2020 MattFox

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3 comments

YumiCallaway wrote:
   17 Nov 2020
It doesn't seem to have the typical markings of Ocrisiona leucocomis on the abdomen and it may by Holoplatys sp - I will try to have a closer look and get back to you (hopefully within the next few weeks)
MattFox wrote:
   18 Nov 2020
Thanks for picking up on that. I'm not sure whether this info will help in the ID, but I watched the spider emerge from under some bark and attempt to catch a cicada about it's own size.
YumiCallaway wrote:
   2 Dec 2020
Unfortunately, I can't distinguish between the two genus on behavioural notes, however, thank you for the extra information! Both Ocrisiona and Holoplatys species have similar behavioural tendencies, including location (eg. tree trunks & logs), hunting methods and prey. I have confirmed it as Ocrisiona sp, but as I am not 100% sure, it may be reviewed and changed in the future.

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