Megalyra sp. (genus)

Long-tailed wasp at Cook, ACT

Megalyra sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT - 11 Jan 2021
Megalyra sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT - 11 Jan 2021
Megalyra sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT - 11 Jan 2021
Megalyra sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT - 11 Jan 2021
Megalyra sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT - 11 Jan 2021
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Identification history

Megalyra sp. (genus) 26 Jan 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Megalyra sp. (genus) 12 Jan 2021 CathB

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The ovipositor is more than 3X the length of the body. The full length is visible in the third image. It was flicking its wings as it walked along, allowing the abdomen to be seen in the last image.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 11 Jan 2021 04:40 PM Recorded on
  • CathB Recorded by

Additional information

  • Timber sleeper Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Female Gender

Species information

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  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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