Sand wasp

Podalonia tydei suspiciosa

Bug Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

This a ground dwelling native Sphecid Wasp

Size

Approximately 20 millimetres long

Habitat

Ground dwelling

Distribution

This wasp is known to occur across southern Australia

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

The Friends of Queens Park Bushland (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Sand wasp
Scientific name: Podalonia tydei suspiciosa (Smith, 1856)
Family: Sphecidae
Category: Bug Life › Bees & Wasps
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

Also Known As

Sand Wasp
sand dune digger wasp
Sphecid Wasp

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