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Monomachid wasp (♀)
Monomachus antipodalis
-37.8992, 145.311
Field Notes
Description:
This strange little wasp was drowning in a tank of rainwater. After scooping it out it gradually came back into action on a paper towel and turned out to be an unusual type. <br>
About 15mm long overall. An unusual sectioned, tapered abdomen which seemed quite flexible.
Habitat:
Suburban back yard. Very cold damp conditions.
Notes:
A unusual wasp family with only one genus with only 3 species in Australia. Monomachus antipodalis seems to be the only species found in Victoria. <br> http://anic.ento.csiro.au/insectfamilies/biota_details.aspx?OrderID=274… <br>
order: HYMENOPTERA <br>
superfamily: PROCTOTRUPOIDEA <br>
family: MONOMACHIDAE <br>
http://bie.ala.org.au/species/urn:lsid:biodiversity.org.au:afd.taxon:dc…
Reference Links:
Monomachus - Information on Monomachus
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Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMay 6, 2014
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