Sighting 4718949
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| Cerceris (genus) | Angus44 | 21 Jan 2026 |
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15-20 individuals flying around, and in and out of burrows. At least 20 burrows in the soil between the Hugh Ennor building and South Oval footpath. Observed individuals digging out burrows, depositing beetles in burrows, and appearing to guard burrows from black ants. Also observed one individual enter a burrow occupied by another individual.
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- 16 - 100 Abundance
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- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
- Yes Nest present
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- Angus44 NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Sand or digger wasps (Crabronidae & Sphecidae) Wasps (Hymenoptera, Apocrita) Insects
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