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Calopompilus sp. (genus)

Spider wasp at Downer, ACT

Calopompilus sp. (genus) at Downer, ACT - 26 Apr 2021
Calopompilus sp. (genus) at Downer, ACT - 26 Apr 2021
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Identification history

Calopompilus sp. (genus) 2 Mar 2022 Birdy
Calopompilus sp. (genus) 17 May 2021 michaelb
Pompilidae (family) 29 Apr 2021 michaelb
Fabriogenia sp. (genus) 28 Apr 2021 Roger

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Although I have put this wasp under Fabriogenia sp. it isn't quite the same , the antennae are a different colour, and I don't know if this is significant.

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michaelb wrote:
   29 Apr 2021
The orange tips to the wings is also different.
michaelb wrote:
   17 May 2021

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Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Downer, ACT - 4 Aug 2021 by HelenCross Euryopis sp. (genus) (An ant eating spider) at Downer, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by TimL Faex sp. (genus) (Faex Leaf Beetle) at Downer, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by TimL Ambigolimax nyctelia (Striped Field Slug) at Downer, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by TimL Philoponella congregabilis (Social house spider) at Downer, ACT - 30 Jul 2021 by TimL Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Downer, ACT - 16 Jul 2021 by TimL Hypogastrura sp. (genus) (A Springtail) at Downer, ACT - 25 Jun 2021 by TimL Stereum hirsutum (Hairy Curtain Crust) at Downer, ACT - 25 Jun 2021 by TimL Ledrinae sp. (subfamily) (A Flat-headed Leafhopper) at Downer, ACT - 6 Jun 2021 by TimL Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Downer, ACT - 3 Jun 2021 by TimL Ledrinae sp. (subfamily) (A Flat-headed Leafhopper) at Downer, ACT - 30 May 2021 by TimL Apocrita (suborder) (Unidentified wasp) at Downer, ACT - 25 May 2021 by Roger Idolothrips spectrum (Giant thrips) at Downer, ACT - 18 May 2021 by TimL Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Downer, ACT - 9 May 2021 by TimL Megachile (Eutricharaea) maculariformis (Gold-tipped leafcutter bee) at Downer, ACT - 21 Apr 2021 by dimageau Megachile (Eutricharaea) maculariformis (Gold-tipped leafcutter bee) at Downer, ACT - 20 Apr 2021 by dimageau Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Downer, ACT - 20 Apr 2021 by dimageau Conocephalomima barameda (False Meadow Katydid, Barameda) at Downer, ACT - 18 Apr 2021 by TimL Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Downer, ACT - 16 Apr 2021 by TimL Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Downer, ACT - 16 Apr 2021 by TimL Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Downer, ACT - 13 Apr 2021 by HelenCross Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Downer, ACT - 13 Apr 2021 by HelenCross Platybrachys sp. (genus) (A gum hopper) at Downer, ACT - 4 Apr 2021 by TimL Sandalodes superbus (Ludicra Jumping Spider) at Downer, ACT - 4 Apr 2021 by TimL Altica sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Downer, ACT - 4 Apr 2021 by TimL Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by Rixon Celaenia atkinsoni (Atkinson's bird-dropping spider) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL Mogulones larvatus (Paterson's curse crown weevil) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL Ledrinae sp. (subfamily) (A Flat-headed Leafhopper) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL Stenosmylus stenopterus (An Osmylid Lacewing) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL Apricia jovialis (Jovial jumping spider) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL Calliphora sp. (genus) (Unidentified blowfly) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL Eurymeloides lineata (Lined gumtree hopper) at Downer, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by TimL Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Downer, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by Roger Eurymeloides pulchra (Gumtree hopper) at Downer, ACT - 28 Mar 2021 by TimL Aphididae (family) (Unidentified aphid) at Downer, ACT - 26 Mar 2021 by TimL Ambigolimax nyctelia (Striped Field Slug) at Downer, ACT - 23 Mar 2021 by TimL Ambigolimax nyctelia (Striped Field Slug) at Downer, ACT - 21 Mar 2021 by TimL Ambigolimax nyctelia (Striped Field Slug) at Downer, ACT - 21 Mar 2021 by TimL Hirudinea sp. (Class) (Unidentified Leech) at Downer, ACT - 21 Mar 2021 by TimL Chrysopidae (family) (Unidentified Green lacewing) at Downer, ACT - 14 Mar 2021 by TimL Pergagrapta sp. (genus) (A sawfly) at Downer, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by Roger Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Downer, ACT - 5 Mar 2021 by TimL Pergidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Sawfly) at Downer, ACT - 5 Mar 2021 by TimL Didymoctenia exsuperata (Thick-lined Bark Moth) at Downer, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by Roger Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Downer, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by WHall Damoetas sp. (genus) (Herdsman Ant Mimic) at Downer, ACT - 28 Feb 2021 by TimL Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Downer, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by TimL Euryopis splendens (Splendid tick spider) at Downer, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by TimL Cadmus (Cadmus) luctuosus (Leaf beetle) at Downer, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by TimL Tapeigaster argyrospila (Fungus fly) at Downer, ACT - 16 Feb 2021 by Roger Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Downer, ACT - 12 Feb 2021 by TimL Cermatulus nasalis (Predatory shield bug, Glossy shield bug) at Downer, ACT - 12 Feb 2021 by TimL Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Downer, ACT - 21 Jan 2021 by PeterA Eupoecila australasiae (Fiddler Beetle) at Downer, ACT - 21 Jan 2021 by PeterA Hylaeus sp. (genus) (A masked bee) at Downer, ACT - 21 Jan 2021 by PeterA Hylaeus (Euprosopis) elegans (Harlequin Bee) at Downer, ACT - 19 Jan 2021 by PeterA Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) littleri (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Downer, ACT - 19 Jan 2021 by PeterA Agrotis infusa (Bogong Moth, Common Cutworm) at Downer, ACT - 20 Nov 2020 by rawshorty Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Downer, ACT - 16 Nov 2020 by TimL Pompilidae (family) (Unidentified Spider wasp) at Downer, ACT - 15 Nov 2020 by TimL Saccharodite chrysonoe (Derbid planthopper) at Downer, ACT - 31 Oct 2020 by TimL Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Downer, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by TimL Diplopoda sp. (class) (Unidentified millipede) at Downer, ACT - 28 Oct 2020 by TimL Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Downer, ACT - 23 Oct 2020 by TimL Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Downer, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by TimL Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Downer, ACT - 11 Oct 2020 by TimL Daerlac cephalotes (Ant Mimicking Seedbug) at Downer, ACT - 4 Oct 2020 by TimL Philoponella congregabilis (Social house spider) at Downer, ACT - 3 Oct 2020 by TimL Philoponella congregabilis (Social house spider) at Downer, ACT - 3 Oct 2020 by TimL Philoponella congregabilis (Social house spider) at Downer, ACT - 3 Oct 2020 by TimL Philoponella congregabilis (Social house spider) at Downer, ACT - 3 Oct 2020 by TimL Philoponella congregabilis (Social house spider) at Downer, ACT - 3 Oct 2020 by TimL Myrmarachne sp. (genus) (Unidentified Ant-mimic jumping spider) at Downer, ACT - 2 Oct 2020 by TimL Empidoidea (superfamily) at Downer, ACT - 27 Sep 2020 by TimL Psychodidae sp. (family) (Moth Fly, Drain Fly) at Downer, ACT - 27 Sep 2020 by TimL Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Downer, ACT - 22 Sep 2020 by TimL Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Downer, ACT - 22 Sep 2020 by TimL Lasioglossum (Australictus) tertium (Halictid bee) at Downer, ACT - 14 Sep 2020 by PeterA Stenocotis sp. (genus) (A Leafhopper) at Downer, ACT - 4 Sep 2020 by TimL Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Downer, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by Alison Milton Crepidomenus fulgidus (Click beetle) at Downer, ACT - 14 Aug 2020 by Christine Psychodidae sp. (family) (Moth Fly, Drain Fly) at Downer, ACT - 14 Aug 2020 by TimL Myrmecia sp. (genus) (Bull ant or Jack Jumper) at Downer, ACT - 14 Aug 2020 by TimL Muscidae sp. (family) (Unidentified muscid fly) at Downer, ACT - 14 Aug 2020 by TimL Chelaner kiliani (Kilian's ant) at Downer, ACT - 11 Aug 2020 by TimL Tipulidae or Limoniidae (family) (Unidentified Crane Fly) at Downer, ACT - 11 Aug 2020 by TimL Encosmia sp. (genus) (Weevil) at Downer, ACT - 6 Aug 2020 by TimL Symphypleona sp. (order) (Globular springtail) at Downer, ACT - 4 Aug 2020 by TimL Carabidae sp. (family) (A ground beetle) at Downer, ACT - 28 Jul 2020 by TimL Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Downer, ACT - 3 Jul 2020 by TimL Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Downer, ACT - 12 Feb 2019 by WHall
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Downer, ACT - 4 Aug 2021 by HelenCross
Euryopis sp. (genus) (An ant eating spider) at Downer, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by TimL
Faex sp. (genus) (Faex Leaf Beetle) at Downer, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by TimL
Ambigolimax nyctelia (Striped Field Slug) at Downer, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by TimL
Philoponella congregabilis (Social house spider) at Downer, ACT - 30 Jul 2021 by TimL
Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Downer, ACT - 16 Jul 2021 by TimL
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) (A Springtail) at Downer, ACT - 25 Jun 2021 by TimL
Stereum hirsutum (Hairy Curtain Crust) at Downer, ACT - 25 Jun 2021 by TimL
Ledrinae sp. (subfamily) (A Flat-headed Leafhopper) at Downer, ACT - 6 Jun 2021 by TimL
Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Downer, ACT - 3 Jun 2021 by TimL
Ledrinae sp. (subfamily) (A Flat-headed Leafhopper) at Downer, ACT - 30 May 2021 by TimL
Apocrita (suborder) (Unidentified wasp) at Downer, ACT - 25 May 2021 by Roger
Idolothrips spectrum (Giant thrips) at Downer, ACT - 18 May 2021 by TimL
Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Downer, ACT - 9 May 2021 by TimL
Megachile (Eutricharaea) maculariformis (Gold-tipped leafcutter bee) at Downer, ACT - 21 Apr 2021 by dimageau
Megachile (Eutricharaea) maculariformis (Gold-tipped leafcutter bee) at Downer, ACT - 20 Apr 2021 by dimageau
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Downer, ACT - 20 Apr 2021 by dimageau
Conocephalomima barameda (False Meadow Katydid, Barameda) at Downer, ACT - 18 Apr 2021 by TimL
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Downer, ACT - 16 Apr 2021 by TimL
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Downer, ACT - 16 Apr 2021 by TimL
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Downer, ACT - 13 Apr 2021 by HelenCross
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Downer, ACT - 13 Apr 2021 by HelenCross
Platybrachys sp. (genus) (A gum hopper) at Downer, ACT - 4 Apr 2021 by TimL
Sandalodes superbus (Ludicra Jumping Spider) at Downer, ACT - 4 Apr 2021 by TimL
Altica sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Downer, ACT - 4 Apr 2021 by TimL
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by Rixon
Celaenia atkinsoni (Atkinson's bird-dropping spider) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL
Mogulones larvatus (Paterson's curse crown weevil) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL
Ledrinae sp. (subfamily) (A Flat-headed Leafhopper) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL
Stenosmylus stenopterus (An Osmylid Lacewing) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL
Apricia jovialis (Jovial jumping spider) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL
Calliphora sp. (genus) (Unidentified blowfly) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL
Eurymeloides lineata (Lined gumtree hopper) at Downer, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by TimL
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Downer, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by Roger
Eurymeloides pulchra (Gumtree hopper) at Downer, ACT - 28 Mar 2021 by TimL
Aphididae (family) (Unidentified aphid) at Downer, ACT - 26 Mar 2021 by TimL
Ambigolimax nyctelia (Striped Field Slug) at Downer, ACT - 23 Mar 2021 by TimL
Ambigolimax nyctelia (Striped Field Slug) at Downer, ACT - 21 Mar 2021 by TimL
Ambigolimax nyctelia (Striped Field Slug) at Downer, ACT - 21 Mar 2021 by TimL
Hirudinea sp. (Class) (Unidentified Leech) at Downer, ACT - 21 Mar 2021 by TimL
Chrysopidae (family) (Unidentified Green lacewing) at Downer, ACT - 14 Mar 2021 by TimL
Pergagrapta sp. (genus) (A sawfly) at Downer, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by Roger
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Downer, ACT - 5 Mar 2021 by TimL
Pergidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Sawfly) at Downer, ACT - 5 Mar 2021 by TimL
Didymoctenia exsuperata (Thick-lined Bark Moth) at Downer, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by Roger
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Downer, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by WHall
Damoetas sp. (genus) (Herdsman Ant Mimic) at Downer, ACT - 28 Feb 2021 by TimL
Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Downer, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by TimL
Euryopis splendens (Splendid tick spider) at Downer, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by TimL
Cadmus (Cadmus) luctuosus (Leaf beetle) at Downer, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by TimL
Tapeigaster argyrospila (Fungus fly) at Downer, ACT - 16 Feb 2021 by Roger
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Downer, ACT - 12 Feb 2021 by TimL
Cermatulus nasalis (Predatory shield bug, Glossy shield bug) at Downer, ACT - 12 Feb 2021 by TimL
Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Downer, ACT - 21 Jan 2021 by PeterA
Eupoecila australasiae (Fiddler Beetle) at Downer, ACT - 21 Jan 2021 by PeterA
Hylaeus sp. (genus) (A masked bee) at Downer, ACT - 21 Jan 2021 by PeterA
Hylaeus (Euprosopis) elegans (Harlequin Bee) at Downer, ACT - 19 Jan 2021 by PeterA
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) littleri (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Downer, ACT - 19 Jan 2021 by PeterA
Agrotis infusa (Bogong Moth, Common Cutworm) at Downer, ACT - 20 Nov 2020 by rawshorty
Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Downer, ACT - 16 Nov 2020 by TimL
Pompilidae (family) (Unidentified Spider wasp) at Downer, ACT - 15 Nov 2020 by TimL
Saccharodite chrysonoe (Derbid planthopper) at Downer, ACT - 31 Oct 2020 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Downer, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by TimL
Diplopoda sp. (class) (Unidentified millipede) at Downer, ACT - 28 Oct 2020 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Downer, ACT - 23 Oct 2020 by TimL
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Downer, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by TimL
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Downer, ACT - 11 Oct 2020 by TimL
Daerlac cephalotes (Ant Mimicking Seedbug) at Downer, ACT - 4 Oct 2020 by TimL
Philoponella congregabilis (Social house spider) at Downer, ACT - 3 Oct 2020 by TimL
Philoponella congregabilis (Social house spider) at Downer, ACT - 3 Oct 2020 by TimL
Philoponella congregabilis (Social house spider) at Downer, ACT - 3 Oct 2020 by TimL
Philoponella congregabilis (Social house spider) at Downer, ACT - 3 Oct 2020 by TimL
Philoponella congregabilis (Social house spider) at Downer, ACT - 3 Oct 2020 by TimL
Myrmarachne sp. (genus) (Unidentified Ant-mimic jumping spider) at Downer, ACT - 2 Oct 2020 by TimL
Empidoidea (superfamily) at Downer, ACT - 27 Sep 2020 by TimL
Psychodidae sp. (family) (Moth Fly, Drain Fly) at Downer, ACT - 27 Sep 2020 by TimL
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Downer, ACT - 22 Sep 2020 by TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Downer, ACT - 22 Sep 2020 by TimL
Lasioglossum (Australictus) tertium (Halictid bee) at Downer, ACT - 14 Sep 2020 by PeterA
Stenocotis sp. (genus) (A Leafhopper) at Downer, ACT - 4 Sep 2020 by TimL
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Downer, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by Alison Milton
Crepidomenus fulgidus (Click beetle) at Downer, ACT - 14 Aug 2020 by Christine
Psychodidae sp. (family) (Moth Fly, Drain Fly) at Downer, ACT - 14 Aug 2020 by TimL
Myrmecia sp. (genus) (Bull ant or Jack Jumper) at Downer, ACT - 14 Aug 2020 by TimL
Muscidae sp. (family) (Unidentified muscid fly) at Downer, ACT - 14 Aug 2020 by TimL
Chelaner kiliani (Kilian's ant) at Downer, ACT - 11 Aug 2020 by TimL
Tipulidae or Limoniidae (family) (Unidentified Crane Fly) at Downer, ACT - 11 Aug 2020 by TimL
Encosmia sp. (genus) (Weevil) at Downer, ACT - 6 Aug 2020 by TimL
Symphypleona sp. (order) (Globular springtail) at Downer, ACT - 4 Aug 2020 by TimL
Carabidae sp. (family) (A ground beetle) at Downer, ACT - 28 Jul 2020 by TimL
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Downer, ACT - 3 Jul 2020 by TimL
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Downer, ACT - 12 Feb 2019 by WHall

Location information

Species information

  • Calopompilus sp. (genus) Scientific name
  • Spider wasp Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 26 Apr 2021 11:08 AM Recorded on
  • Roger Recorded by

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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