Cryptocheilus sp. (genus)

Spider wasp at Dunlop, ACT

Cryptocheilus sp. (genus) at Dunlop, ACT - 8 Apr 2021
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Identification history

Cryptocheilus sp. (genus) 11 Apr 2021 KimPullen
Cryptocheilus sp. (genus) 9 Apr 2021 michaelb
Unidentified 8 Apr 2021 trevorpreston

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Wasp about 12mm, had a hole in the ground that it retreated to, i assume its nests, and did not fly but just crawled as though hunting through the grass and over the ground. Did not fly away even on approach.

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  • 8 Apr 2021 02:26 PM Recorded on
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