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Cryptocheilus bicolor
A magnificent wasp about 30 to 35 mm long. It was especially striking when flying. It had brilliant orange wings, antennae, frons on head and tibiae and tarsi. There was also an orange band on an abdominal tergite (Pic 3). The black was so deep on a "muscular" thorax and first few segments of abdomen. The femurs were also black as were the base of the wings. Eyes were red.
Spotted on Gahnia (native sword grass) in a park.
Successfully captured this one on camera after seeing spotting it twice before in March 2014 in the same park. I was not brave enough to get too close to it but clicked away so I did not lose it again. These few shots are one of about 15 !
Mark's pics are better than mine but I had to have a record of this one. Not sure why the wasp was so co-operative. when spotted before, it was always actively hunting (for spiders) I assume.
Formerly known as Heterodontonyx bicolor
FAMILY POMPILIDAE
http://www.padil.gov.au/pests-and-diseas...
Spotted on Jan 10, 2015
Submitted on Jan 11, 2015
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