Ocrisiona sp. (genus) at Flea Bog Flat, Bruce

Unidentified wasp mimic at Flea Bog Flat, Bruce

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Identification history

	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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