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Black Digger Wasp ( Sphex cognatus) Big wasp approx 25 mm, <br />
It was flying to fast and never settled so I captured it with a net and cooled it down to take a photo. Australia,Black Digger Wasp,Eamw wasps,Geotagged,Sphex cognatus Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Black Digger Wasp ( Sphex cognatus)

Big wasp approx 25 mm,
It was flying to fast and never settled so I captured it with a net and cooled it down to take a photo.

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Sphex cognatus, the Black Digger Wasp, is a predatory wasp that stings and paralyzes prey insects. It is found in Australia.

Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Dec 9, 2017. Captured in 46 Boolungal Way, Karana Downs QLD 4306, Australia.