Bembix sp. (genus)

Unidentified Bembix sand wasp at Mongarlowe, NSW

Bembix sp. (genus) at Mongarlowe, NSW - 31 Jan 2021
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Identification history

Bembix sp. (genus) 6 Jun 2021 KimPullen
Unidentified 31 Jan 2021 LisaH

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I apologise for the quality of this photo, and fully understand if this is unidentifiable. However, I was unsure if this was a bee or wasp (I think wasp - it was large and mad waspy noises when flying). The animal had yellow face, legs, and the body was striped blue and white. I'm just so annoyed I couldn't photograph it better.

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   1 Feb 2021
Wasps have a constricted waist while bees don't

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 31 Jan 2021 02:26 PM Recorded on
  • LisaH Recorded by

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  • Heath Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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