Observation 2015-01-10 12:26 PM

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569a0b4bed2a89e050000011 c Mark Ridgway Original



Observer

Mark Ridgway

Species

Tags / Aspects

Description

A large and intimidating wasp with dramatic colours which targets large spiders as prey. This one was rummaging around in Ghania (swordgrass) and refused to give me a good view of it's abdomen. I believe the abdomen can vary somewhat with the amount of black or orange banding.

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Date & Time

2015-01-10 12:26 PM [Melbourne]

Location

  -37.894228 , 145.302171 : 108.826 m

Near Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia

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NS Observation No. 569A0B36ED2A89783400001D
Created 2016-01-16 08:27 PM (over 3 years ago)
Created By Mark Ridgway
Updated 2016-01-16 08:32 PM (over 3 years ago)
Updated By Mark Ridgway
Edits 2
Photo Quality good-for-id
Camera Date-Stamp No
Camera Geotag Yes
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