Cryptocheilus sp. (genus)

Spider wasp at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Cryptocheilus sp. (genus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Dec 2021
Cryptocheilus sp. (genus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Dec 2021
Cryptocheilus sp. (genus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Dec 2021
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Identification history

Cryptocheilus sp. (genus) 17 Dec 2021 michaelb
Cryptocheilus bicolor 15 Dec 2021 Amata
Cryptocheilus bicolor 15 Dec 2021 trevorpreston
Unidentified 15 Dec 2021 trevorpreston

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Huge wasp, about 40mm, black body tan wings. I wasn't game enough to get too close, hence the crazy photos. I saw a few of these going in and out of burrows in the side of the road bank.

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  • 15 Dec 2021 03:45 PM Recorded on
  • trevorpreston Recorded by

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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