Mutillidae (family)

Unidentified Mutillid wasp or velvet ant at Capalaba, QLD

Mutillidae (family) at Capalaba, QLD - 28 Oct 2023 12:44 PM
Mutillidae (family) at Capalaba, QLD - 28 Oct 2023 12:44 PM
Mutillidae (family) at Capalaba, QLD - 28 Oct 2023 12:44 PM
Mutillidae (family) at Capalaba, QLD - 28 Oct 2023 12:44 PM
Mutillidae (family) at Capalaba, QLD - 28 Oct 2023 12:44 PM
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Identification history

Mutillidae (family) 5 May 2025 DiBickers
Ephutomorpha sp. (genus) 31 Oct 2023 TimL

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A very active wingless female Velvet 'ant' sighted searching for prey on the side of a tree.

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
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