Observations by joscat

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What

Large Black Hunting Wasp (Priocnemis monachus)

Observer

joscat

Date

October 4, 2014

Place

sandringham, auckland (Google, OSM)

Description

Spiral Curled prominent antennae. small but noticeable mandibles. black body, long heavy black legs with small spines on hind legs. irridescent grey wings. 2cm long.
Possibly spider hunting wasp Hymenoptera Pompilidae?

https://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/resources/identification/animals/bug-id/what-is-this-bug/bugs-with-legs/6-legs/bees-and-wasps/spider-hunting-wasps

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