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Cryptocheilus fabricolor
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.
Spotted on Nov 8, 2013
Submitted on Nov 14, 2013
7 Comments
Hi Imdang. I think stho002 has it spot on. Please update the names. Thanks.
It certainly looks like it, sto002. Thanks!
Pompilidae: probably Cryptocheilus fabricolor, see http://agspsrv34.agric.wa.gov.au/ento/pe...
It does look like a spider wasp. Hoping someone can confirm
Thanks, Livan, will look into it.
Look through Spider Wasps (Family Pompilidae) of your area, maybe obe like this Batozonellus sp.
http://www.qm.qld.gov.au/Find+out+about/...
Although, I'm sure someone will provide an ID on here shortly.
Gorgeous wasp