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Blue flower wasp.- Scolia soror. Iridescent blue wings and black body. But the angle of light might change the color somewhat. Scolia soror Click/tap to enlarge

Blue flower wasp.- Scolia soror.

Iridescent blue wings and black body. But the angle of light might change the color somewhat.

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    Mark Ridgway
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    Nice shot Ernst. They are always too busy for me. Posted 7 years ago

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The Blue hairy flower wasp

''Scolia soror'' (hairy flower wasp, blue flower wasp, black flower wasp, or blue hairy flower wasp), is a common insect found in Australia. It may grow to 3 cm long. The wings are a smoky black colour with an appealing blue sheen. The wing veins do not reach the end of the wings, and the antennae are relatively thick. Adults feed on nectar. The female lays her eggs on larval beetles.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants
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