Ampulicidae (family)

4 Cockroach Wasp at Paddys River, ACT

Ampulicidae (family) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Aug 2023
Ampulicidae (family) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Aug 2023
Ampulicidae (family) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Aug 2023
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Identification history

Ampulicidae (family) 8 Aug 2023 SimoneC
Ampulicidae (family) 8 Aug 2023 CanberraDSN

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4 comments

SimoneC wrote:
   8 Aug 2023
Great to see the wasp with a cockroach. The wasp will paralyse a cockroach and drag it backwards into its nest before laying an egg on it
HelenCross wrote:
   9 Aug 2023
Would be great to see some footage of that!
RogerF wrote:
   13 Aug 2023
Is the cockroach trying to defend itself or has it already been stung and is collapsing
CanberraDSN wrote:
   15 Aug 2023
@RogerF it was running away when I saw it. You can see more pictures of it here: Blatta orientalis on sighting 4503317. It made its way around the edge of the plaque.

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  • 4 Aug 2023 02:00 PM Recorded on
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  • Chasing a cockroach outside. The cockroach was frantic trying to get away. Associated Insect
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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