Bembix is a large cosmopolitan genus of large, often brightly colored predatory sand wasps, consisting of about 380 species.
Bembix palmata build their nests underground before dragging paralysed prey under and laying an egg.
Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants
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Uploaded Nov 17, 2025. Captured Jan 18, 2016 08:10 in 335 Bengworden Rd, Bairnsdale VIC 3875, Australia.
