Rhagigaster ephippiger

Smooth flower wasp at Holder Wetlands

Rhagigaster ephippiger at Holder Wetlands - 27 Nov 2023
Rhagigaster ephippiger at Holder Wetlands - 27 Nov 2023
Rhagigaster ephippiger at Holder Wetlands - 27 Nov 2023
Rhagigaster ephippiger at Holder Wetlands - 27 Nov 2023
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Identification history

Rhagigaster ephippiger 27 Nov 2023 SimoneC
Unidentified 27 Nov 2023 Miranda

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 27 Nov 2023 04:54 PM Recorded on
  • Miranda Recorded by

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour
  • Breeding behaviour Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect 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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