Megalyra sp. (genus)

1 Long-tailed wasp at Acton, ACT

Megalyra sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2020
Megalyra sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2020
Megalyra sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2020
Megalyra sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2020
Megalyra sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2020
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Identification history

Megalyra sp. (genus) 29 Dec 2020 KimPullen
Unidentified 28 Dec 2020 TimL

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The sequence of images shows a small wasp which was sighted checking several holes in the trunk of a tree. It eventually went headfirst into one of the holes (third image), reversed out and then backed into the hole (4th image) leaving just its face visible.

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Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Hackett, ACT - 23 Apr 2019 by PeterA
Petaurus notatus (Krefft’s Glider, Sugar Glider) at Hackett, ACT - 18 Apr 2019 by HelenCross
Podalonia tydei (Caterpillar-hunter wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 18 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at ANBG - 15 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at ANBG - 15 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Acanthiza lineata (Striated Thornbill) at ANBG - 15 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Nicodamidae (family) (Red and Black Spider) at Acton, ACT - 7 Apr 2019 by TimL
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Hackett, ACT - 4 Apr 2019 by TimL
Polyrhachis phryne (A spiny ant) at Acton, ACT - 31 Mar 2019 by TimL
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Hackett, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by Alison Milton
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Hackett, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by Alison Milton
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by Alison Milton
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by Alison Milton
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Hackett, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Oncocoris geniculatus (A shield bug) at Hackett, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Sextius virescens (Acacia horned treehopper) at Hackett, ACT - 27 Mar 2019 by TimL
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Hackett, ACT - 27 Mar 2019 by TimL
Milichiidae (family) (Freeloader fly) at Hackett, ACT - 22 Mar 2019 by TimL
Milichiidae (family) (Freeloader fly) at Hackett, ACT - 22 Mar 2019 by TimL
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Hackett, ACT - 21 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Acton, ACT - 21 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Hackett, ACT - 21 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Socca pustulosa (Knobbled Orbweaver) at Hackett, ACT - 21 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Argiope trifasciata (Banded orb weaver) at Hackett, ACT - 21 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Megachile (Eutricharaea) serricauda (Leafcutter bee, Megachilid bee) at Hackett, ACT - 20 Mar 2019 by DPRees125
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 20 Mar 2019 by TimL
Milichiidae (family) (Freeloader fly) at Hackett, ACT - 20 Mar 2019 by TimL
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 20 Mar 2019 by TimL
Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Hackett, ACT - 20 Mar 2019 by TimL
Porismus strigatus (Pied Lacewing) at Acton, ACT - 18 Mar 2019 by TimL
Anzora unicolor (Grey Planthopper) at Acton, ACT - 17 Mar 2019 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hackett, ACT - 17 Mar 2019 by TimL
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Villa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Villa bee fly) at Hackett, ACT - 16 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 16 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at Hackett, ACT - 16 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Chalcidoidea (superfamily) (A gall wasp or Chalcid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2019 by TimL
Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at Hackett, ACT - 12 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Pseudomantis albofimbriata (False garden mantis) at Hackett, ACT - 12 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Argiope trifasciata (Banded orb weaver) at Hackett, ACT - 12 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Hackett, ACT - 12 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Philagra parva (Beaked spittlebug) at Hackett, ACT - 9 Mar 2019 by TimL
Milichiidae (family) (Freeloader fly) at Hackett, ACT - 9 Mar 2019 by TimL
Argiope trifasciata (Banded orb weaver) at Hackett, ACT - 8 Mar 2019 by TimL
Iridomyrmex rufoniger (Tufted Tyrant Ant) at Hackett, ACT - 8 Mar 2019 by TimL
Argiope trifasciata (Banded orb weaver) at Hackett, ACT - 3 Mar 2019 by TimL
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Hackett, ACT - 28 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Pulvinaria sp. (genus) (Unidentified Pulvinaria scale insect) at Acton, ACT - 26 Feb 2019 by TimL
Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Hackett, ACT - 20 Feb 2019 by TimL
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Hackett, ACT - 20 Feb 2019 by TimL
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Hackett, ACT - 20 Feb 2019 by TimL
Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Acton, ACT - 18 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Hackett, ACT - 15 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Pulvinaria sp. (genus) (Unidentified Pulvinaria scale insect) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2019 by TimL
Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2019 by TimL
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Downer, ACT - 12 Feb 2019 by WHall
Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Hackett, ACT - 8 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Coprinellus etc. (An Inkcap) at Acton, ACT - 31 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Capusa (genus) (Wedge moth) at Acton, ACT - 31 Jan 2019 by TimL
Thereutria amaraca (Spine-legged Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 29 Jan 2019 by TimL
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Hackett, ACT - 25 Jan 2019 by WarrenRowland
Eurymeloides bicincta (Gumtree hopper) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jan 2019 by TimL
Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2019 by TimL
Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2019 by TimL
Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Canberra Central, ACT - 20 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Telephlebia brevicauda (Southern Evening Darner) at Acton, ACT - 30 Dec 2018 by TimL
Glycaspis sp. (genus) (Unidentified sugary lerp) at Acton, ACT - 30 Dec 2018 by Tim L
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 23 Dec 2018 by TimL
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Acton, ACT - 23 Dec 2018 by TimL
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Acton, ACT - 23 Dec 2018 by TimL
Arkys walckenaeri (Triangle spider) at Acton, ACT - 23 Dec 2018 by TimL
Arkys walckenaeri (Triangle spider) at Acton, ACT - 21 Dec 2018 by TimL
Anthrax sp. (genus) (Unidentified Anthrax bee fly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2018 by TimL
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Acton, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by Tim L
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Acton, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by TimL
Meriphus fullo (Flower Weevil) at Acton, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by TimL
Bolbitiaceae at Hackett, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Phaps chalcoptera (Common Bronzewing) at Acton, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Pogonella minutus (Tiny two-spined treehopper) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2018 by TimL
Tettigoniidae (family) (Unidentified katydid) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by TimL
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by TimL
Thynninae (subfamily) (Smooth flower wasp) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by TimL
Platybrachys decemmacula (Green-faced gum hopper) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by TimL
Tettigoniidae (family) (Unidentified katydid) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by TimL
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by TimL
Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by TimL
Chaetophyes compacta (Tube spittlebug) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by TimL
Oncopeltus (Oncopeltus) sordidus (Milk vine bug) at Hackett, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by TimL
Cryptobothrus chrysophorus (Golden Bandwing) at Hackett, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by RodDeb
Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Hackett, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by RodDeb
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Hackett, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by RodDeb
Polistes (Polistella) humilis (Common Paper Wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by RodDeb
Aphididae (family) (Unidentified aphid) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2018 by TimL
Dolichopodidae (family) (Unidentified Long-legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 27 Nov 2018 by PeterA
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Hackett, ACT - 27 Nov 2018 by Tim L
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 25 Nov 2018 by TimL

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 27 Dec 2020 12:14 PM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

Species information

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