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Pompilidae (family)

Unidentified Spider wasp at Garran, ACT

Pompilidae (family) at Garran, ACT - 9 Mar 2020
Pompilidae (family) at Garran, ACT - 9 Mar 2020
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Identification history

Pompilidae (family) 11 Jun 2021 KimPullen
Sphex sp. (genus) 11 Jun 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 6 Jan 2021 ruthkerruish

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Carex breviculmis (Short-Stem Sedge) at Garran, ACT - 19 Sep 2022 by Tapirlord Eucalyptus pauciflora subsp. pauciflora (White Sally, Snow Gum) at Garran, ACT - 19 Sep 2022 by Tapirlord Trifolium subterraneum (Subterranean Clover) at Garran, ACT - 19 Sep 2022 by Tapirlord Solanum cinereum (Narrawa Burr) at Garran, ACT - 24 Apr 2022 by ruthkerruish Orthodera ministralis (Green Mantid) at Garran, ACT - 6 Mar 2022 by Tapirlord Cynodon dactylon (Couch Grass) at Garran, ACT - 28 Feb 2022 by Tapirlord Ardices canescens (Dark-spotted Tiger Moth) at Garran, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by Tapirlord Eucalyptus elata (River Peppermint) at Garran, ACT - 18 Jan 2022 by MichaelMulvaney Eucalyptus elata (River Peppermint) at Garran, ACT - 18 Nov 2021 by MichaelMulvaney Eucalyptus elata (River Peppermint) at Garran, ACT - 17 Nov 2021 by MichaelMulvaney Schoenus apogon (Common Bog Sedge) at Garran, ACT - 8 Nov 2021 by ruthkerruish Vulpia sp. (A Squirreltail Fescue) at Garran, ACT - 6 Nov 2021 by ruthkerruish Tragopogon porrifolius subsp. porrifolius (Salsify, Oyster Plant) at Garran, ACT - 19 Oct 2021 by Tapirlord Agrotis munda (Brown Cutworm) at Garran, ACT - 24 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Garran, ACT - 24 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord Eucalyptus elata (River Peppermint) at Garran, ACT - 24 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) at Garran, ACT - 13 Sep 2021 by JaceWT Ipheion uniflorum (Spring Star-flower) at Garran, ACT - 25 Aug 2021 by ruthkerruish Forsythia sp. (genus) at Garran, ACT - 25 Aug 2021 by ruthkerruish Spiraea thunbergii (Baby's Breath Spirea) at Garran, ACT - 25 Aug 2021 by ruthkerruish Galium aparine (Goosegrass, Cleavers) at Garran, ACT - 25 Aug 2021 by ruthkerruish Aptenia cordifolia (Baby Sun Rose, Heartleaf Ice Plant) at Garran, ACT - 12 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord Asperula conferta (Common Woodruff) at Garran, ACT - 11 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord Leratiomyces ceres (Leratiomyces ceres) at Garran, ACT - 11 Jun 2021 by ruthkerruish Olea europaea subsp. cuspidata (African Olive) at Garran, ACT - 1 May 2021 by Tapirlord Bromus catharticus (Prairie Grass) at Garran, ACT - 1 May 2021 by Tapirlord Eucalyptus sp. (A Gum Tree) at Garran, ACT - 5 Apr 2021 by ruthkerruish Limax maximus (Leopard Slug, Great Grey Slug) at Garran, ACT - 15 Mar 2021 by Tapirlord Venatrix pictiventris (Four-spotted Huntress) at Garran, ACT - 15 Mar 2021 by Tapirlord Ambigolimax nyctelia (Striped Field Slug) at Garran, ACT - 10 Mar 2021 by Tapirlord Hypoblemum griseum (Jumping spider) at Garran, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by Tapirlord Lampona sp. (genus) (White-tailed spider) at Garran, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by Tapirlord Platycoris rotundatus (A shield bug) at Garran, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by Tapirlord Cornu aspersum (Common Garden Snail) at Garran, ACT - 6 Feb 2021 by Tapirlord Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Garran, ACT - 18 Jan 2021 by Tapirlord Yoyetta australicta (Southern Ticking Ambertail) at Garran, ACT - 4 Jan 2021 by Tapirlord Trifolium angustifolium (Narrowleaf Clover) at Garran, ACT - 7 Dec 2020 by ruthkerruish Carex inversa (Knob Sedge) at Garran, ACT - 3 Dec 2020 by Tapirlord Pholodes sinistraria (Sinister or Frilled Bark Moth) at Garran, ACT - 23 Nov 2020 by Tapirlord Gamochaeta purpurea (Purple Cudweed) at Garran, ACT - 17 Nov 2020 by ruthkerruish Gamochaeta purpurea (Purple Cudweed) at Garran, ACT - 17 Nov 2020 by ruthkerruish Tetragnatha sp. (genus) (Long-jawed spider) at Garran, ACT - 15 Nov 2020 by Tapirlord Trifolium angustifolium (Narrowleaf Clover) at Garran, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by ruthkerruish Cymbalaria muralis subsp. muralis (Ivy-leaved Toadflax) at Garran, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by ruthkerruish Rubus anglocandicans (Blackberry) at Garran, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by Tapirlord Prunus serotina (Black Cherry) at Garran, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by Tapirlord Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Garran, ACT - 28 Oct 2020 by Tapirlord Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Garran, ACT - 28 Oct 2020 by Tapirlord Lomandra filiformis subsp. coriacea (Wattle Matrush) at Garran, ACT - 27 Aug 2020 by ruthkerruish Trifolium sp. (Clover) at Garran, ACT - 16 Aug 2020 by ruthkerruish Dactylis glomerata (Cocksfoot) at Garran, ACT - 24 Jun 2020 by ruthkerruish Eucalyptus pauciflora (A Snow Gum) at Garran, ACT - 14 Jun 2020 by ruthkerruish Parasola sp. (An Inkcap) at Garran, ACT - 5 Mar 2020 by ruthkerruish Dysphania pumilio (Small Crumbweed) at Garran, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by ruthkerruish Eucalyptus globulus subsp. bicostata (Southern Blue Gum, Eurabbie) at Garran, ACT - 5 Jan 2020 by ruthkerruish Blattodea sp. (order) (Unidentified cockroach) at Garran, ACT - 17 Oct 2019 by ruthkerruish Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Garran, ACT - 17 Oct 2019 by ruthkerruish Cyathus sp. (A Bird's Nest Fungus) at Garran, ACT - 10 May 2019 by ruthkerruish Pycnoporus coccineus (Scarlet Bracket) at Garran, ACT - 1 May 2019 by ruthkerruish Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Garran, ACT - 26 Feb 2019 by ruthkerruish Sonchus oleraceus (Annual Sowthistle) at Garran, ACT - 3 Feb 2019 by ruthkerruish Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Garran, ACT - 12 Jan 2019 by ruthkerruish Galium aparine (Goosegrass, Cleavers) at Garran, ACT - 24 Nov 2018 by ruthkerruish Chondrilla juncea (Skeleton Weed) at Garran, ACT - 13 Nov 2018 by ruthkerruish Cardiaspina tenuitela (Yellow box lace lerp) at Garran, ACT - 10 Sep 2018 by ruthkerruish Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Garran, ACT - 11 Apr 2018 by ruthkerruish Microlaena stipoides (Weeping Grass) at Garran, ACT - 19 Mar 2018 by ruthkerruish Tragopogon dubius (Goatsbeard) at Garran, ACT - 9 Mar 2018 by ruthkerruish Allocasuarina verticillata (Drooping Sheoak) at Garran, ACT - 26 Jan 2018 by ruthkerruish Bursaria spinosa (Native Blackthorn) at Garran, ACT - 25 Jan 2018 by ruthkerruish Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Garran, ACT - 15 Jan 2018 by ruthkerruish Dianella tasmanica (Tasman Flax Lily) at Garran, ACT - 28 Dec 2017 by ruthkerruish Vinca major (Blue Periwinkle) at Garran, ACT - 11 Sep 2017 by ruthkerruish Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort Plantain, Lamb's Tongues) at Garran, ACT - 17 Jun 2017 by ruthkerruish Eucalyptus globulus subsp. bicostata (Southern Blue Gum, Eurabbie) at Garran, ACT - 8 May 2017 by ruthkerruish Prunus sp. (A Plum) at Garran, ACT - 14 Apr 2017 by ruthkerruish Funaria hygrometrica (Moss) at Garran, ACT - 7 Apr 2017 by ruthkerruish Hypochaeris glabra (Smooth Catsear) at Garran, ACT - 27 Mar 2017 by ruthkerruish Ligustrum lucidum (Large-leaved Privet) at Garran, ACT - 25 Mar 2017 by ruthkerruish Berberis aquifolium (Oregon Grape) at Garran, ACT - 25 Mar 2017 by ruthkerruish Cassinia quinquefaria (Cassinia) at Garran, ACT - 25 Mar 2017 by ruthkerruish Carex inversa (Knob Sedge) at Garran, ACT - 11 Oct 2016 by ruthkerruish Leptospermum sp. (Tea Tree) at Garran, ACT - 17 Jun 2016 by ruthkerruish Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Garran, ACT - 30 Apr 2016 by ruthkerruish Chondrilla juncea (Skeleton Weed) at Garran, ACT - 30 Jan 2016 by ruthkerruish Chondrilla juncea (Skeleton Weed) at Garran, ACT - 30 Jan 2016 by ruthkerruish Aceria chondrillae (Chondrilla gall mite, Skeletonweed gall mite) at Garran, ACT - 30 Jan 2016 by ruthkerruish Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Garran, ACT - 12 Sep 2015 by ruthkerruish Eucalyptus sideroxylon (Mugga Ironbark) at Garran, ACT - 31 Dec 1979 by ruthkerruish
Carex breviculmis (Short-Stem Sedge) at Garran, ACT - 19 Sep 2022 by Tapirlord
Eucalyptus pauciflora subsp. pauciflora (White Sally, Snow Gum) at Garran, ACT - 19 Sep 2022 by Tapirlord
Trifolium subterraneum (Subterranean Clover) at Garran, ACT - 19 Sep 2022 by Tapirlord
Solanum cinereum (Narrawa Burr) at Garran, ACT - 24 Apr 2022 by ruthkerruish
Orthodera ministralis (Green Mantid) at Garran, ACT - 6 Mar 2022 by Tapirlord
Cynodon dactylon (Couch Grass) at Garran, ACT - 28 Feb 2022 by Tapirlord
Ardices canescens (Dark-spotted Tiger Moth) at Garran, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by Tapirlord
Eucalyptus elata (River Peppermint) at Garran, ACT - 18 Jan 2022 by MichaelMulvaney
Eucalyptus elata (River Peppermint) at Garran, ACT - 18 Nov 2021 by MichaelMulvaney
Eucalyptus elata (River Peppermint) at Garran, ACT - 17 Nov 2021 by MichaelMulvaney
Schoenus apogon (Common Bog Sedge) at Garran, ACT - 8 Nov 2021 by ruthkerruish
Vulpia sp. (A Squirreltail Fescue) at Garran, ACT - 6 Nov 2021 by ruthkerruish
Tragopogon porrifolius subsp. porrifolius (Salsify, Oyster Plant) at Garran, ACT - 19 Oct 2021 by Tapirlord
Agrotis munda (Brown Cutworm) at Garran, ACT - 24 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord
Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Garran, ACT - 24 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord
Eucalyptus elata (River Peppermint) at Garran, ACT - 24 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord
Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) at Garran, ACT - 13 Sep 2021 by JaceWT
Ipheion uniflorum (Spring Star-flower) at Garran, ACT - 25 Aug 2021 by ruthkerruish
Forsythia sp. (genus) at Garran, ACT - 25 Aug 2021 by ruthkerruish
Spiraea thunbergii (Baby's Breath Spirea) at Garran, ACT - 25 Aug 2021 by ruthkerruish
Galium aparine (Goosegrass, Cleavers) at Garran, ACT - 25 Aug 2021 by ruthkerruish
Aptenia cordifolia (Baby Sun Rose, Heartleaf Ice Plant) at Garran, ACT - 12 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Asperula conferta (Common Woodruff) at Garran, ACT - 11 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord
Leratiomyces ceres (Leratiomyces ceres) at Garran, ACT - 11 Jun 2021 by ruthkerruish
Olea europaea subsp. cuspidata (African Olive) at Garran, ACT - 1 May 2021 by Tapirlord
Bromus catharticus (Prairie Grass) at Garran, ACT - 1 May 2021 by Tapirlord
Eucalyptus sp. (A Gum Tree) at Garran, ACT - 5 Apr 2021 by ruthkerruish
Limax maximus (Leopard Slug, Great Grey Slug) at Garran, ACT - 15 Mar 2021 by Tapirlord
Venatrix pictiventris (Four-spotted Huntress) at Garran, ACT - 15 Mar 2021 by Tapirlord
Ambigolimax nyctelia (Striped Field Slug) at Garran, ACT - 10 Mar 2021 by Tapirlord
Hypoblemum griseum (Jumping spider) at Garran, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by Tapirlord
Lampona sp. (genus) (White-tailed spider) at Garran, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by Tapirlord
Platycoris rotundatus (A shield bug) at Garran, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by Tapirlord
Cornu aspersum (Common Garden Snail) at Garran, ACT - 6 Feb 2021 by Tapirlord
Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Garran, ACT - 18 Jan 2021 by Tapirlord
Yoyetta australicta (Southern Ticking Ambertail) at Garran, ACT - 4 Jan 2021 by Tapirlord
Trifolium angustifolium (Narrowleaf Clover) at Garran, ACT - 7 Dec 2020 by ruthkerruish
Carex inversa (Knob Sedge) at Garran, ACT - 3 Dec 2020 by Tapirlord
Pholodes sinistraria (Sinister or Frilled Bark Moth) at Garran, ACT - 23 Nov 2020 by Tapirlord
Gamochaeta purpurea (Purple Cudweed) at Garran, ACT - 17 Nov 2020 by ruthkerruish
Gamochaeta purpurea (Purple Cudweed) at Garran, ACT - 17 Nov 2020 by ruthkerruish
Tetragnatha sp. (genus) (Long-jawed spider) at Garran, ACT - 15 Nov 2020 by Tapirlord
Trifolium angustifolium (Narrowleaf Clover) at Garran, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by ruthkerruish
Cymbalaria muralis subsp. muralis (Ivy-leaved Toadflax) at Garran, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by ruthkerruish
Rubus anglocandicans (Blackberry) at Garran, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by Tapirlord
Prunus serotina (Black Cherry) at Garran, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by Tapirlord
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Garran, ACT - 28 Oct 2020 by Tapirlord
Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Garran, ACT - 28 Oct 2020 by Tapirlord
Lomandra filiformis subsp. coriacea (Wattle Matrush) at Garran, ACT - 27 Aug 2020 by ruthkerruish
Trifolium sp. (Clover) at Garran, ACT - 16 Aug 2020 by ruthkerruish
Dactylis glomerata (Cocksfoot) at Garran, ACT - 24 Jun 2020 by ruthkerruish
Eucalyptus pauciflora (A Snow Gum) at Garran, ACT - 14 Jun 2020 by ruthkerruish
Parasola sp. (An Inkcap) at Garran, ACT - 5 Mar 2020 by ruthkerruish
Dysphania pumilio (Small Crumbweed) at Garran, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by ruthkerruish
Eucalyptus globulus subsp. bicostata (Southern Blue Gum, Eurabbie) at Garran, ACT - 5 Jan 2020 by ruthkerruish
Blattodea sp. (order) (Unidentified cockroach) at Garran, ACT - 17 Oct 2019 by ruthkerruish
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Garran, ACT - 17 Oct 2019 by ruthkerruish
Cyathus sp. (A Bird's Nest Fungus) at Garran, ACT - 10 May 2019 by ruthkerruish
Pycnoporus coccineus (Scarlet Bracket) at Garran, ACT - 1 May 2019 by ruthkerruish
Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Garran, ACT - 26 Feb 2019 by ruthkerruish
Sonchus oleraceus (Annual Sowthistle) at Garran, ACT - 3 Feb 2019 by ruthkerruish
Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Garran, ACT - 12 Jan 2019 by ruthkerruish
Galium aparine (Goosegrass, Cleavers) at Garran, ACT - 24 Nov 2018 by ruthkerruish
Chondrilla juncea (Skeleton Weed) at Garran, ACT - 13 Nov 2018 by ruthkerruish
Cardiaspina tenuitela (Yellow box lace lerp) at Garran, ACT - 10 Sep 2018 by ruthkerruish
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Garran, ACT - 11 Apr 2018 by ruthkerruish
Microlaena stipoides (Weeping Grass) at Garran, ACT - 19 Mar 2018 by ruthkerruish
Tragopogon dubius (Goatsbeard) at Garran, ACT - 9 Mar 2018 by ruthkerruish
Allocasuarina verticillata (Drooping Sheoak) at Garran, ACT - 26 Jan 2018 by ruthkerruish
Bursaria spinosa (Native Blackthorn) at Garran, ACT - 25 Jan 2018 by ruthkerruish
Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Garran, ACT - 15 Jan 2018 by ruthkerruish
Dianella tasmanica (Tasman Flax Lily) at Garran, ACT - 28 Dec 2017 by ruthkerruish
Vinca major (Blue Periwinkle) at Garran, ACT - 11 Sep 2017 by ruthkerruish
Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort Plantain, Lamb's Tongues) at Garran, ACT - 17 Jun 2017 by ruthkerruish
Eucalyptus globulus subsp. bicostata (Southern Blue Gum, Eurabbie) at Garran, ACT - 8 May 2017 by ruthkerruish
Prunus sp. (A Plum) at Garran, ACT - 14 Apr 2017 by ruthkerruish
Funaria hygrometrica (Moss) at Garran, ACT - 7 Apr 2017 by ruthkerruish
Hypochaeris glabra (Smooth Catsear) at Garran, ACT - 27 Mar 2017 by ruthkerruish
Ligustrum lucidum (Large-leaved Privet) at Garran, ACT - 25 Mar 2017 by ruthkerruish
Berberis aquifolium (Oregon Grape) at Garran, ACT - 25 Mar 2017 by ruthkerruish
Cassinia quinquefaria (Cassinia) at Garran, ACT - 25 Mar 2017 by ruthkerruish
Carex inversa (Knob Sedge) at Garran, ACT - 11 Oct 2016 by ruthkerruish
Leptospermum sp. (Tea Tree) at Garran, ACT - 17 Jun 2016 by ruthkerruish
Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Garran, ACT - 30 Apr 2016 by ruthkerruish
Chondrilla juncea (Skeleton Weed) at Garran, ACT - 30 Jan 2016 by ruthkerruish
Chondrilla juncea (Skeleton Weed) at Garran, ACT - 30 Jan 2016 by ruthkerruish
Aceria chondrillae (Chondrilla gall mite, Skeletonweed gall mite) at Garran, ACT - 30 Jan 2016 by ruthkerruish
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Garran, ACT - 12 Sep 2015 by ruthkerruish
Eucalyptus sideroxylon (Mugga Ironbark) at Garran, ACT - 31 Dec 1979 by ruthkerruish

Location information

Species information

  • Pompilidae (family) Scientific name
  • Unidentified Spider wasp Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 9 Mar 2020 11:48 AM Recorded on
  • ruthkerruish Recorded by

Additional information

  • On the guard of a grevillea Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender

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