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Spider Wasp

Cryptocheilus fabricolor

Photo by lmdang
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Field Notes

Description:

I believe this is a wasp. This insect measures over an inch. It's thorax is black but head, antennae, limbs, wings and abdomen mustard. It was taking shelter from the heavy rains and strong coastal cliff winds.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (7)
Mark Ridgway
Hi Imdang. I think stho002 has it spot on. Please update the names. Thanks.
lmdang
It certainly looks like it, sto002. Thanks!
stho002
Pompilidae: probably Cryptocheilus fabricolor, see http://agspsrv34.agric.wa.gov.au/ento/pestweb/Images/spiderwasp1.jpg
lmdang
It does look like a spider wasp. Hoping someone can confirm
lmdang
Thanks, Livan, will look into it.
LivanEscudero
Look through Spider Wasps (Family Pompilidae) of your area, maybe obe like this Batozonellus sp. http://www.qm.qld.gov.au/Find+out+about/Animals+of+Queensland/Insects/Wasps+and+bees/Common+species/Spider+Wasps Although, I'm sure someone will provide an ID on here shortly.
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PublishedNovember 14, 2013

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