Bembix sp. (genus)

1 Unidentified Bembix sand wasp at Acton, ACT

Bembix sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 28 Nov 2022 12:08 PM
Bembix sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 28 Nov 2022 12:08 PM
Bembix sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 28 Nov 2022 12:08 PM
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Identification history

Bembix sp. (genus) 14 Dec 2022 MichaelBedingfield
Bembix sp. (genus) 13 Dec 2022 Miranda

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There may have been courtship behaviour going on as there were a lot of wasps congregated round this bush and they seemed interested in each other as well as the flowers.

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  • Leptospermum Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Insect on a flower

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