Scolia (Discolia) verticalis

Yellow-headed hairy flower wasp at Armidale, NSW

Scolia (Discolia) verticalis at Armidale, NSW - suppressed
Scolia (Discolia) verticalis at Armidale, NSW - suppressed
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Scolia (Discolia) verticalis 6 hrs ago MichaelMulvaney
Scolia (Discolia) verticalis 9 hrs ago Jayson

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Saw one or two yesterday but today there are dozens! I assume theres a nest nearby. Usually only see honey bees.

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  • Apple mint flowers. Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • True Insect on a flower

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