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Parasitoid wasp - Ephutomorpha ferruginata Male picking up wingless female for mating and transporting her to find food. I think they feed on flowers but not sure. Australia,Eamw wasps,East Kurrajong NSW,Ephutomorpha ferruginata,Geotagged,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

Parasitoid wasp - Ephutomorpha ferruginata

Male picking up wingless female for mating and transporting her to find food. I think they feed on flowers but not sure.

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    Calbost Niel
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    Hope it was accompanied by a pleasant drink Posted 2 days ago
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      Ernst
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      Most definitely. Posted 2 days ago
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    Christine Young
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    So cool! Posted yesterday

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The Ephutomorpha ferruginata

"Ephutomorpha ferruginata" is a species of parasitoid wasp in the family Mutillidae endemic to Australia.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants
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Uploaded Nov 6, 2025. Captured Nov 18, 2019 08:50 in East Kurrajong Rd at Tennyson Rd, East Kurrajong NSW 2758, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/332s
  • ISO400
  • 69mm