Calopompilus sp. (genus)

Spider wasp at Higgins, ACT

Calopompilus sp. (genus) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2024 11:43 AM
Calopompilus sp. (genus) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2024 11:43 AM
Calopompilus sp. (genus) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2024 11:43 AM
Calopompilus sp. (genus) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2024 11:43 AM
Calopompilus sp. (genus) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2024 11:43 AM
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Identification history

Calopompilus sp. (genus) 29 Dec 2024 SimoneC
Pompilidae (family) 29 Dec 2024 RogerF
Unidentified 28 Dec 2024 Jennybach

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The insect ran around erratically on the ground, darting here and there, i cannot find a match for a wasp or a bee, considered an exotic hornet, but its movements were similar to 2 mud dauber wasps that i have recorded so that as a possibility. it seems to have greyish bands on lower abdomen and an orange daub on the bottom of the abdomen (or on wing?) but wholly black otherwise.

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