Bembix sp. (genus)

Unidentified Bembix sand wasp at ANBG

Bembix sp. (genus) at ANBG - 6 Feb 2024
Bembix sp. (genus) at ANBG - 6 Feb 2024
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Identification history

Bembix sp. (genus) 10 Feb 2024 SimoneC
Bembix sp. (genus) 8 Feb 2024 DianneClarke
Unidentified 8 Feb 2024 AndyRussell

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Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at ANBG - 21 Apr 2024 by WHall
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Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at ANBG - 19 Mar 2024 by abread111
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Polistes (Polistes) chinensis (Asian paper wasp) at ANBG - 27 Feb 2024 by HelenCross
Lipotriches sp. (genus) (Halictid bee) at ANBG - 27 Feb 2024 by HelenCross
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Altica sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at ANBG - 13 Feb 2024 by BarrieR
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Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at ANBG - 6 Feb 2024 by AndyRussell
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Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at ANBG - 19 Nov 2023 by KMcCue
Hemiptera (order) (Unidentified True Bug) at ANBG - 19 Nov 2023 by KMcCue
Lasioglossum (Callalictus) callomelittinum (Halictid bee) at ANBG - 19 Nov 2023 by JanetRussell
Apiformes (informal group) (Unidentified bee) at ANBG - 19 Nov 2023 by KMcCue
Lipotriches (Austronomia) phanerura (Halictid Bee) at ANBG - 19 Nov 2023 by KMcCue
Rutilia (Rutilia) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Bristle fly) at ANBG - 18 Nov 2023 by DianneClarke
Australiphthiria hilaris (Slender Bee Fly) at ANBG - 18 Nov 2023 by DianneClarke
Lasioglossum (Callalictus) callomelittinum (Halictid bee) at ANBG - 18 Nov 2023 by DianneClarke
Lasioglossum sp. (genus) (Furrow Bee) at ANBG - 18 Nov 2023 by DianneClarke
Leioproctus (Leioproctus) irroratus (Yellow-shouldered Bee) at Acton, ACT - 16 Nov 2023 by PeterA
Rutilia (Chrysorutilia) formosa (A Bristle fly) at ANBG - 14 Nov 2023 by YellowButton
Australiphthiria (genus) (Bee fly) at ANBG - 9 Nov 2023 by YellowButton
Labium sp. (genus) (An Ichneumon wasp) at ANBG - 9 Nov 2023 by YellowButton
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Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Canberra Central, ACT - 22 Oct 2023 by JohnBundock
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Canberra Central, ACT - 20 Oct 2023 by DianneClarke
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 17 Oct 2023 by Christine
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Acton, ACT - 7 Oct 2023 by RodDeb
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 7 Oct 2023 by patrickcox
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Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Acton, ACT - 22 Sep 2023 by Pirom
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Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 16 Jun 2023 by Thurstan
Euproctis baliolalis (Browntail Gum Moth) at Acton, ACT - 9 May 2023 by Christine
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
Pseudomantis albofimbriata (False garden mantis) at Acton, ACT - 21 Apr 2023 by JimL
Scoliidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Hairy Flower Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 20 Apr 2023 by HelenCross
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by JohnBundock
Geron sp. (genus) (Slender Bee Fly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Mar 2023 by RodDeb
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by Tammy
Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by HelenCross
Eudynamys orientalis (Pacific Koel) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by HelenCross
Austrotephritis fuscata (A fruit fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2023 by AndyRussell
Goniaea australasiae (Gumleaf grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 14 Jan 2023 by KorinneM
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Acton, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by Tammy
Clania lewinii (Lewin's case moth) at Acton, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by HelenCross
Paropsis pictipennis (Tea-tree button beetle) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
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
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
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
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Acton, ACT - 30 Sep 2022 by Christine
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jun 2022 by HelenCross
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Acton, ACT - 25 Jun 2022 by MB

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  • 6 Feb 2024 01:30 PM Recorded on
  • AndyRussell Recorded by

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  • Xerochrysum bracteatum Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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