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Title: Hover Fly,Wasp or Mimic
Post by: Mike Tucker on August 30, 2020, 08:02:46 PM

Errington woods today.

Title: Re: Hover Fly,Wasp or Mimic
Post by: DaveOB on September 03, 2020, 06:32:48 PM

Hi Mike, that's a Digger Wasp, Ectemnius sp. There are a few similar species, with cephalotes, cavifrons & sexcinctus being found in our area.

Dave

Title: Re: Hover Fly,Wasp or Mimic
Post by: Mike Tucker on September 03, 2020, 07:00:34 PM

Thanks Dave, It didn't act like the usual wasps I see.

Teesmouth Bird Club

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