Rhagigaster ephippiger

1 Smooth flower wasp at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Rhagigaster ephippiger at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Apr 2023
Rhagigaster ephippiger at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Apr 2023
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Identification history

Rhagigaster ephippiger 5 Apr 2023 SimoneC
Unidentified 5 Apr 2023 Harrisi

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 40 Abundance
  • 4 Apr 2023 11:37 AM Recorded on
  • Harrisi Recorded by

Additional information

  • Red Stringybark Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Breeding behaviour Insect behaviour on flower

Species information

  • Rhagigaster ephippiger Scientific name
  • Smooth flower wasp Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 815.47m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Rhagigaster unicolor Rhagigaster mandibularis Rhagigaster binotatus Rhagigaster aethiops Thynnus ueberhorstii

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