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Bembix sp. (genus)

1 Unidentified Bembix sand wasp at Iguana Creek, VIC

Bembix sp. (genus) at Iguana Creek, VIC - 21 Feb 2023
Bembix sp. (genus) at Iguana Creek, VIC - 21 Feb 2023
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Identification history

Bembix sp. (genus) 27 Feb 2023 RogerF
Bembix sp. (genus) 25 Feb 2023 SimoneC

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User's notes

A number with holes in an open area of dirt

2 comments

RogerF wrote:
   27 Feb 2023
Looks a different species from the ones in the ANBG
SimoneC wrote:
   27 Feb 2023
Yes, but very similar to one from Hackett Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) but there are over 90 species recorded

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Location information

Species information

  • Bembix sp. (genus) Scientific name
  • Unidentified Bembix sand wasp Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 21 Feb 2023 12:08 PM Recorded on
  • SimoneC Recorded by

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