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Orange Spider Wasp
Cryptocheilus bicolor
-37.8936, 145.3
Field Notes
Description:
The orange coloured sepcimen in the centre of the photo is a spider wasp about 30 mm long. A striking wasp with orange wings, head and legs. The thorax was black as was the abdomen but the abdomen had broad bands of yellow. The antennae were also yellow and slightly curved. Eyes were a reddish brown.
Habitat:
Spotted amongst Saw-sedge (Gahnia sp)
Notes:
This is the second time that I spotted this amazing large orange wasp. It was very active, searching amongst grass and the occasional tree for spiders. It was too fast for me to get a better shot. Anyway, I know where he/she hangs out and hopefully will get better photos next time.
This spotting is to document the location, time of the spotting.
This species predates on spiders like Huntsman & Wolf spider.
Family: Pompilidae
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