Thynninae (subfamily)

Smooth flower wasp at West Wodonga, VIC

Thynninae (subfamily) at West Wodonga, VIC - 27 Mar 2022
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Identification history

Thynninae (subfamily) 30 Mar 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 29 Mar 2022 KylieWaldon

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I tracked this wasp for some time in the kangaroo grass always landing pointing to the ground and always facing belly towards me. Not sure what the round thing was but was atttached.

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   30 Mar 2022
In flower wasps the flightless female is carried around by the male to feed. She is rolled herself into a bit of a ball in your photo
KylieWaldon wrote:
   30 Mar 2022
wow. ok michael. that is mega weird. TY :)

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  • 27 Mar 2022 08:24 AM Recorded on
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  • kangaroo grass Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

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