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Scoliidae sp. (family)

Unidentified Hairy Flower Wasp at Acton, ACT

Scoliidae sp. (family) at Acton, ACT - 20 Apr 2023
Scoliidae sp. (family) at Acton, ACT - 20 Apr 2023
Scoliidae sp. (family) at Acton, ACT - 20 Apr 2023
Scoliidae sp. (family) at Acton, ACT - 20 Apr 2023
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Identification history

Scoliidae sp. (family) 24 Apr 2023 SimoneC
Austroscolia soror 24 Apr 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Austroscolia soror 20 Apr 2023 RogerF
Scoliidae sp. (family) 20 Apr 2023 RogerF
Unidentified 20 Apr 2023 HelenCross

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SimoneC wrote:
   24 Apr 2023
We have been IDing theses wasps with coloured markings on the head as Scoliidae see Scoliidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Hairy Flower Wasp) they also seem a bit hairier and have more pits on their thorax

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(genus) (Long-legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Psychodidae sp. (family) (Moth Fly, Drain Fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Calolampra sp. (genus) (Bark cockroach) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Dolichopodidae (family) (Unidentified Long-legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Gea theridioides (An orb weaver spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by HelenCross Eudynamys orientalis (Eastern Koel) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by HelenCross Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Acton, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by Thurstan Geron nigralis (Slender bee fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2023 by AndyRussell Austrotephritis fuscata (A fruit fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2023 by AndyRussell Cellypha goldbachii at Acton, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by Heino1 Arkys curtulus (Bird-dropping Arkys) at Acton, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by amiessmacro Hylaeus (Planihylaeus) quadriceps (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by Roger Megachile ordinaria at Acton, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by Roger Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Acton, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by Tammy Lasioglossum (Homalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus)) (Native bee) at Acton, ACT - 8 Jan 2023 by Roger Servaea villosa (Shaggy-velvet Servaea) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by patrickcox Clania lewinii (Lewin's case moth) at Acton, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by HelenCross Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by MarkT Paropsis pictipennis (Tea-tree button beetle) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by RodDeb Thereutria amaraca (Spine-legged Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by Roger Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 29 Dec 2022 by Tapirlord Lasioglossum (Homalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus)) (Native bee) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2022 by Roger Eristalis tenax (Drone fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2022 by RodDeb Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2022 by RodDeb Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2022 by RodDeb Australomisidia pilula (Lozenge-shaped Flower Spider) at Acton, ACT - 9 Dec 2022 by patrickcox Prostheclina amplior (Orange Jumping Spider) at Acton, ACT - 9 Dec 2022 by patrickcox Servaea villosa (Shaggy-velvet Servaea) at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by patrickcox Prostheclina sp (genus) (A jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by patrickcox Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by RodDeb Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by RodDeb Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by RodDeb Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by RodDeb Bibio imitator (Garden maggot) at Acton, ACT - 22 Nov 2022 by HelenCross Eleale sp. (genus) (Clerid beetle) at Acton, ACT - 22 Nov 2022 by HelenCross Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by HelenCross Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 6 Oct 2022 by HelenCross Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 5 Oct 2022 by TimL Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 4 Oct 2022 by TimL Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Acton, ACT - 30 Sep 2022 by Christine Conoderus sp. (genus) (Click beetle) at Acton, ACT - 25 Sep 2022 by TimL Corticioid fungi at Acton, ACT - 12 Aug 2022 by TimL Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 12 Aug 2022 by TimL Sericornis frontalis (White-browed Scrubwren) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jul 2022 by Steve_Bok Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jul 2022 by HelenCross
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Acton, ACT - 22 Sep 2023 by Pirom
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 16 Jun 2023 by Thurstan
Calliphora sp. (genus) (Unidentified blowfly) at Acton, ACT - 18 May 2023 by HelenCross
Euproctis baliolalis (Browntail Gum Moth) at Acton, ACT - 9 May 2023 by Christine
Prostheclina sp (genus) (A jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 5 May 2023 by HelenCross
Temnosternus planiusculus (Longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 5 May 2023 by HelenCross
Prostheclina pallida (Orange jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 5 May 2023 by HelenCross
Odontomyrme sp. (genus) (A velvet ant) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Chinoneides tasmaniensis (Stilt bug) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Rodolia sp. (genus) (A ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Limoniidae (family) (Unknown Limoniid Crane Fly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Fergusonina sp. (genus) (A gallfly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Temnosternus planiusculus (Longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 26 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Altica sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Acton, ACT - 26 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Pseudomantis albofimbriata (False garden mantis) at Acton, ACT - 21 Apr 2023 by JimL
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 21 Apr 2023 by Thurstan
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by JohnBundock
Cermatulus nasalis (Predatory shield bug, Glossy shield bug) at Acton, ACT - 2 Apr 2023 by patrickcox
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 2 Apr 2023 by TomW
Rhipidura rufifrons (Rufous Fantail) at Acton, ACT - 1 Apr 2023 by TomW
Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 1 Apr 2023 by patrickcox
Geron sp. (genus) (Slender Bee Fly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Mar 2023 by RodDeb
Simaethula sp. (genus) (A jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 25 Feb 2023 by patrickcox
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by Tammy
Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 20 Feb 2023 by HelenCross
Opisthoncus polyphemus (Cyclops jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Tebenna micalis (Small Thistle Moth) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Chloroclystis catastreptes (Green and Brown Carpet) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Chloroclystis (genus) (A geometer moth) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Asura cervicalis (Spotted Lichen Moth) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Fabriogenia sp. (genus) (Spider wasp) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Theridion pyramidale (Tangle-web spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
zz agaric (stem; gill colour unknown) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
zz agaric (stem; gill colour unknown) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
zz agaric (stem; gill colour unknown) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Lepiota s.l. at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Stiphidion facetum (Hammock-web Spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Cnemospathidinae sp. (Sub-family) (Sun-fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
zz puffball at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Cruentomycena viscidocruenta (Ruby Mycena) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Heteropsilopus sp. (genus) (A long legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Austrosciapus sp. (genus) (Long-legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Psychodidae sp. (family) (Moth Fly, Drain Fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Calolampra sp. (genus) (Bark cockroach) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Dolichopodidae (family) (Unidentified Long-legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Gea theridioides (An orb weaver spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by HelenCross
Eudynamys orientalis (Eastern Koel) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by HelenCross
Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Acton, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by Thurstan
Geron nigralis (Slender bee fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2023 by AndyRussell
Austrotephritis fuscata (A fruit fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2023 by AndyRussell
Cellypha goldbachii at Acton, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by Heino1
Arkys curtulus (Bird-dropping Arkys) at Acton, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by amiessmacro
Hylaeus (Planihylaeus) quadriceps (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by Roger
Megachile ordinaria at Acton, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by Roger
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Acton, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by Tammy
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus)) (Native bee) at Acton, ACT - 8 Jan 2023 by Roger
Servaea villosa (Shaggy-velvet Servaea) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by patrickcox
Clania lewinii (Lewin's case moth) at Acton, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by HelenCross
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by MarkT
Paropsis pictipennis (Tea-tree button beetle) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Thereutria amaraca (Spine-legged Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by Roger
Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 29 Dec 2022 by Tapirlord
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus)) (Native bee) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2022 by Roger
Eristalis tenax (Drone fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Australomisidia pilula (Lozenge-shaped Flower Spider) at Acton, ACT - 9 Dec 2022 by patrickcox
Prostheclina amplior (Orange Jumping Spider) at Acton, ACT - 9 Dec 2022 by patrickcox
Servaea villosa (Shaggy-velvet Servaea) at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by patrickcox
Prostheclina sp (genus) (A jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by patrickcox
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by RodDeb
Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by RodDeb
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by RodDeb
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by RodDeb
Bibio imitator (Garden maggot) at Acton, ACT - 22 Nov 2022 by HelenCross
Eleale sp. (genus) (Clerid beetle) at Acton, ACT - 22 Nov 2022 by HelenCross
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by HelenCross
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 6 Oct 2022 by HelenCross
Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 5 Oct 2022 by TimL
Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 4 Oct 2022 by TimL
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Acton, ACT - 30 Sep 2022 by Christine
Conoderus sp. (genus) (Click beetle) at Acton, ACT - 25 Sep 2022 by TimL
Corticioid fungi at Acton, ACT - 12 Aug 2022 by TimL
Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 12 Aug 2022 by TimL
Sericornis frontalis (White-browed Scrubwren) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jul 2022 by Steve_Bok
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jul 2022 by HelenCross

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Location information

Species information

  • Scoliidae sp. (family) Scientific name
  • Unidentified Hairy Flower Wasp Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 20 Apr 2023 11:29 AM Recorded on
  • HelenCross Recorded by

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Injured / sick Animal health

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