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Sphex sp. (genus)

Unidentified Sphex digger wasp at Jerrabomberra, NSW

Sphex sp. (genus) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 28 Nov 2024
Sphex sp. (genus) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 28 Nov 2024
Sphex sp. (genus) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 28 Nov 2024
Sphex sp. (genus) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 28 Nov 2024
Sphex sp. (genus) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 28 Nov 2024
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Identification history

Sphex sp. (genus) 7 Dec 2024 SimoneC
Sphex sp. (genus) 30 Nov 2024 DianneClarke
Unidentified 28 Nov 2024 DianneClarke

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At least 2cm length but a bit hard to tell in that pose

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Castiarina hilaris (A jewel beetle) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 8 Dec 2024 by DianneClarke
Lissopimpla excelsa (Orchid dupe wasp, Dusky-winged Ichneumonid) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 7 Dec 2024 by DianneClarke
Castiarina subpura (A jewel beetle) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 7 Dec 2024 by SteveBorkowskis
Anilicus xanthomus (A click beetle) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 7 Dec 2024 by SteveBorkowskis
Eupoecila australasiae (Fiddler Beetle) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 7 Dec 2024 by SteveBorkowskis
Zenithicola crassus (Clerid beetle) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 7 Dec 2024 by SteveBorkowskis
Pelecorhynchus fulvus (Orange cap-nosed fly) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 7 Dec 2024 by SteveBorkowskis
Mictis profana (Crusader Bug) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 7 Dec 2024 by SteveBorkowskis
Castiarina subpura (A jewel beetle) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 6 Dec 2024 by DianneClarke
Castiarina scalaris (Scalaris jewel beetle) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 6 Dec 2024 by DianneClarke
Euryglossa depressa (Native bee) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 5 Dec 2024 by DianneClarke
Castiarina balteata (A jewel beetle) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 5 Dec 2024 by DianneClarke
Thynninae (subfamily) (Smooth flower wasp) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 5 Dec 2024 by DianneClarke
Diochlistus sp. (genus) (A Mydid Fly) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 5 Dec 2024 by DianneClarke
Zenithicola crassus (Clerid beetle) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 5 Dec 2024 by DianneClarke
Diochlistus sp. (genus) (A Mydid Fly) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 5 Dec 2024 by Harrisi
Castiarina crenata (Jewel beetle) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 3 Dec 2024 by Harrisi
Castiarina australasiae (A jewel beetle) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 3 Dec 2024 by Harrisi
Castiarina balteata (A jewel beetle) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 3 Dec 2024 by Harrisi
Castiarina scalaris (Scalaris jewel beetle) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 3 Dec 2024 by Harrisi
Castiarina sexplagiata (Jewel beetle) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 3 Dec 2024 by Harrisi
Castiarina inconspicua (A jewel beetle) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 3 Dec 2024 by Harrisi
Castiarina subpura (A jewel beetle) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 3 Dec 2024 by Harrisi
Castiarina erythroptera (Lycid Mimic Jewel Beetle) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 3 Dec 2024 by Harrisi
Eupoecila australasiae (Fiddler Beetle) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 3 Dec 2024 by Harrisi
Castiarina nasuta (A jewel beetle) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 3 Dec 2024 by Harrisi
Microvalgus sp. (genus) (Flower scarab) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 28 Nov 2024 by DianneClarke
Eleale aspera (Clerid beetle) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 28 Nov 2024 by DianneClarke
Scoliidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Hairy Flower Wasp) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 28 Nov 2024 by DianneClarke
Rhagigaster ephippiger (Smooth flower wasp) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 28 Nov 2024 by DianneClarke
Castiarina erythroptera (Lycid Mimic Jewel Beetle) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 28 Nov 2024 by DianneClarke
Castiarina nasuta (A jewel beetle) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 28 Nov 2024 by DianneClarke
Kunzea ericoides (Burgan) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 28 Nov 2024 by DianneClarke
Brachytria jugosa (Jugosa longhorn beetle) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 28 Nov 2024 by DianneClarke
Pseudabispa bicolor (A potter wasp) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 27 Nov 2024 by DianneClarke
Pterygophorus cinctus (Bottlebrush sawfly) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 27 Nov 2024 by DianneClarke
Macrotona australis (Common Macrotona Grasshopper) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 9 Nov 2024 by DianneClarke
Helicoverpa (genus) (A bollworm) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 31 Oct 2024 by DianneClarke
Leucochrysum albicans subsp. tricolor (Hoary Sunray) at QPRC LGA - 9 Dec 2023 by SteveBorkowskis
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at QPRC LGA - 9 Dec 2023 by SteveBorkowskis
Miltinus sp. (genus) (Miltinus mydas fly) at QPRC LGA - 9 Dec 2023 by SteveBorkowskis
Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at QPRC LGA - 9 Dec 2023 by SteveBorkowskis
Nacaduba biocellata (Two-spotted Line-Blue) at QPRC LGA - 9 Dec 2023 by SteveBorkowskis
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) bicingulatum (Halictid Bee) at QPRC LGA - 3 Dec 2023 by DianneClarke
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Mount Jerrabomberra - 3 Dec 2023 by DianneClarke
Leioproctus sp. (genus) (Plaster bee) at QPRC LGA - 3 Dec 2023 by DianneClarke
Coesyra phaeozona (A Concealer moth (Chezala Group)) at Mount Jerrabomberra - 3 Dec 2023 by DianneClarke
Euryglossa depressa (Native bee) at QPRC LGA - 1 Dec 2023 by DianneClarke
Leioproctus (Leioproctus) irroratus (Yellow-shouldered Bee) at QPRC LGA - 1 Dec 2023 by DianneClarke
Lasioglossum (Australictus) peraustrale (Halictid bee) at QPRC LGA - 1 Dec 2023 by DianneClarke
Megachile aurifrons (Golden-browed Resin Bee) at QPRC LGA - 1 Dec 2023 by DianneClarke
Megachile ferox (Resin bee) at QPRC LGA - 1 Dec 2023 by DianneClarke
Lasioglossum (Callalictus) callomelittinum (Halictid bee) at QPRC LGA - 1 Dec 2023 by DianneClarke
Agapophytus albobasalis (Stiletto fly) at QPRC LGA - 1 Dec 2023 by DianneClarke
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at QPRC LGA - 1 Dec 2023 by DianneClarke
Leioproctus (Leioproctus) amabilis (A plaster bee) at QPRC LGA - 1 Dec 2023 by DianneClarke
Eurys sp. (genus) (Eurys sawfly) at Mount Jerrabomberra - 7 Nov 2023 by DianneClarke
Eurys sp. (genus) (Eurys sawfly) at QPRC LGA - 7 Nov 2023 by DianneClarke
Eurys sp. (genus) (Eurys sawfly) at Mount Jerrabomberra - 7 Nov 2023 by DianneClarke
Hylaeus sp. (genus) (A masked bee) at Mount Jerrabomberra - 7 Nov 2023 by DianneClarke
Nemophora panaeola (Adelidae) at QPRC LGA - 7 Nov 2023 by DianneClarke
Megachile (Eutricharaea) macularis (Leafcutter bee, Megachilid bee) at QPRC LGA - 7 Nov 2023 by DianneClarke
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 16 Oct 2022 by Mavis
Microtropesa sinuata (A bristle fly) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 3 Aug 2022 by SteveBorkowskis
Cortinarius sp. (Cortinarius) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 25 Jun 2022 by Steve_Bok
Papyrius sp (undescribed) (Hairy Coconut Ant) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 6 Nov 2021 by Steve_Bok
Heteromastix sp. (genus) (Soldier beetle) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 5 Nov 2021 by Steve_Bok

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  • Kunzea ericoides Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Breeding behaviour Insect behaviour on flower

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