Observations in the Suborder: Apocrita

Prionyx kirbii

 Prionyx kirbii
By: Nicky
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Location: Ronde Valley 187 Portion 6
Observed on: 16th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 20th January 2014
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
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Formicidae in camera box

 Formicidae in camera box
By: Nicky
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Location: Rondevallei 187 Portion 14
Observed on: 13th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 20th January 2014
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Carpenter bee

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By: sallyslaksallyslak's reputation in Invertebratessallyslak's reputation in Invertebratessallyslak's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Garden
Observed on: 11th March 2009
Added to iSpot: 20th January 2014
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Snot-en-trane more

Snot-en-trane more
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Dreyersdal Rd Bergvliet
Observed on: 3rd January 2014
Added to iSpot: 19th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: to be continued ...

Wasp

Wasp
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Wildepaardejaght
Observed on: 1st January 2014
Added to iSpot: 19th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1

Apis mellifera subsp. capensis on Cirsium vulgare

 Apis mellifera subsp. capensis on Cirsium vulgare
By: Nicky
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Location: Ronde Valley 187 Portion 6
Observed on: 16th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 18th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Wasp

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By: qgrobler
Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency
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Location: 5, Edge View Road
Observed on: 18th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 18th January 2014
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 2

Vespidae

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Location: R555, Middelburg
Observed on: 18th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 18th January 2014
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Shiny-bum ants

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By: Alex DreyerAlex Dreyer is knowledgeable about InvertebratesAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in InvertebratesAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in InvertebratesAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in InvertebratesAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Farm Kyffhauser, Maltahohe, Namibia
Observed on: 20th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 16th January 2014
Likely ID: Tetramorium
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1

Sugar ants 2

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By: Alex DreyerAlex Dreyer is knowledgeable about InvertebratesAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in InvertebratesAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in InvertebratesAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in InvertebratesAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Farm Kyffhauser, Maltahohe, Namibia
Observed on: 21st December 2013
Added to iSpot: 16th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Carpenter bee

 Carpenter bee
By: Linkie
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Location: Hangklip Peak area
Observed on: 14th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 16th January 2014
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 2

Long nose flyer

 Long nose flyer
By: Linkie
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Location: Hangklip Peak area
Observed on: 14th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 16th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 6

Wasp

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By: Joanette Le CornuJoanette Le Cornu's reputation in InvertebratesJoanette Le Cornu's reputation in InvertebratesJoanette Le Cornu's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Carletonville, Gauteng
Observed on: 14th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th January 2014
Likely ID: Ammophila
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Insect

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By: Joanette Le CornuJoanette Le Cornu's reputation in InvertebratesJoanette Le Cornu's reputation in InvertebratesJoanette Le Cornu's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Varkenskraal
Observed on: 28th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Carpenter bee on waterblommetjie

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Location: Waterblom dam
Observed on: 8th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 14th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 3

Cocktail ants and nest

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Location: Les path
Observed on: 25th August 2012
Added to iSpot: 14th January 2014
Likely ID: Crematogaster
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Wasp enicospilus sp

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By: sallyslaksallyslak's reputation in Invertebratessallyslak's reputation in Invertebratessallyslak's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Garden
Observed on: 13th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 14th January 2014
Likely ID: Enicospilus
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1

Formicidae on Diospyros dichrophylla

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By: Nicky
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Location: Brenton
Observed on: 11th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 14th January 2014
Likely ID: Ants (Formicidae)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

100_4059

100_4059
By: nmdayi90
Location: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Observed on: 9th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 14th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Formicidae sp. (Ant) on Aspalathus spinosa subsp. flavispina

 Formicidae sp. (Ant) on Aspalathus spinosa 001r
By: Nicky
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Location: Eastford Country Estate
Observed on: 12th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 13th January 2014
Likely ID: Ants (Formicidae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Massive Ants

Masive Ants
By: Maritza
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Location: Franklin Park Trail
Observed on: 12th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 13th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1

Sausage ant supper

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By: sallyslaksallyslak's reputation in Invertebratessallyslak's reputation in Invertebratessallyslak's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Garden
Observed on: 19th January 2012
Added to iSpot: 13th January 2014
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1
Description: It was fascinating to watch the pugnacious ants work out how to get the very much larger sausage ant into their burrow. It must have provided quite a feast!

Cuckoo bee interacting with Aristea

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Location: 1 Kleynhagelkraal base LHH
Observed on: 3rd January 2014
Added to iSpot: 13th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Potter wasp nests on riverbank

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By: sallyslaksallyslak's reputation in Invertebratessallyslak's reputation in Invertebratessallyslak's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: River (pump)
Observed on: 20th January 2013
Added to iSpot: 13th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: I would check on construction each day but didn't ever get to see the builder! Sadly, the turrets dissolved after heavy rain.

Cuckoo wasp

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By: sallyslaksallyslak's reputation in Invertebratessallyslak's reputation in Invertebratessallyslak's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Garden
Observed on: 9th April 2011
Added to iSpot: 13th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 2
Description: Cuckoo wasp on mason wasp nest

Mason wasp on nest

mason wasp on nest
By: sallyslaksallyslak's reputation in Invertebratessallyslak's reputation in Invertebratessallyslak's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Garden
Observed on: 9th April 2011
Added to iSpot: 13th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Wasp drags spider in river

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By: sallyslaksallyslak's reputation in Invertebratessallyslak's reputation in Invertebratessallyslak's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: River (pump)
Observed on: 17th January 2012
Added to iSpot: 13th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1
Description: This little black wasp needed to move its spider prey, so she opted to tow it in the water while she buzzed away above. Every now and then she'd stop for a rest on the bank, sometimes dragging it into the vegetation so it wouldn't drift away. I followed her for about 20 minutes.

Paper wasp on new nest

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Location: River road
Observed on: 23rd October 2008
Added to iSpot: 13th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Polistes ?

Insect on blisterbush - Tsitsikamma

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By: carina l
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Location: R102, Kareedouw
Observed on: 16th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 12th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Insect about 7 mm.

Tiny bee on knoffelboegoe - Tsitsikamma coast

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By: carina l
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Location: R102, Kareedouw
Observed on: 14th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 12th January 2014
Likely ID: Allodapula
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Insect about 7 mm. ID suggested by M Kriek in original Agathosma observation.

Bee on Tetragonia - Tsitsikamma

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By: carina l
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Location: R102, Kareedouw
Observed on: 14th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 12th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Insect about 7 mm long.

Kleinmond wasp

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By: magrietb
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Location: Kleinmond
Observed on: 23rd December 2013
Added to iSpot: 12th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Bee

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By: qgrobler
Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency
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Location: 5, Edge View Road
Observed on: 11th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 11th January 2014
Likely ID: Megachile
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

wasp4

wasp4
By: Mousebird
Location: Krakeel Rivier
Observed on: 3rd January 2014
Added to iSpot: 10th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Kiepersol visitor

Cape honeybee on Senecio halimifolius

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By: Lee JonesLee Jones's reputation in InvertebratesLee Jones's reputation in InvertebratesLee Jones's reputation in InvertebratesLee Jones's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: 57, Table Mountain National Park
Observed on: 14th November 2012
Added to iSpot: 8th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Burrowing bee

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By: sallyslaksallyslak's reputation in Invertebratessallyslak's reputation in Invertebratessallyslak's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Beneke Rd, Friemersheim
Observed on: 23rd December 2013
Added to iSpot: 7th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Kleinmond hairy wasp

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By: magrietb
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Location: Kleinmond
Observed on: 23rd December 2013
Added to iSpot: 6th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Fuzzy wuzzy was a wasp... - Montagu WCape

Fuzzy wuzzy was a wasp... - Montagu WCape
By: Marion MacleanMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Pietersfontein, Montagu WCape
Observed on: 30th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 6th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 5

Honeybee on Wahlenbergia - Montagu WCape

Honeybee on Wahlenbergia - Montagu WCape
By: Marion MacleanMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Pietersfontein, Montagu WCape
Observed on: 4th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 6th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Burrowing Bees

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Location: Helderberg Estate, Somerset West
Observed on: 5th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 5th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Noticed these tiny little bees in the grass this afternoon. About 5mm in length. Going in and out of these burrows and also excavating the soil to make tiny termite-like heaps of soil.

Strandfontein wasp on lichen

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By: magrietb
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Location: Near Strandfontein, Western Cape
Observed on: 3rd December 2013
Added to iSpot: 5th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 2

Cocktail Ant on orchid

Cocktail Ant on orchid
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Middagberg neck Kleindrakenstein Mtns FR631
Observed on: 13th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 4th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1
Description: Oh the glorious spring after a fire!

Mud-house

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Location: Mankele, Mbombela
Observed on: 1st January 2014
Added to iSpot: 3rd January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Mud-house, ball-shaped, diameter 25-30mm, attached to underside of leaf

Dead Honey Bee

Dead Honey Bee
By: Wynand Uys
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Location: Blyde River Near Hoedspruit
Observed on: 31st December 2013
Added to iSpot: 3rd January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Dead Honeybee possibly killed by a spider (there were several Lynx Spiders nearby and there was a thread of silk attached to the bee. A number of tiny flies were seen feeding on it.

Grass nest ants in Lowveld

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By: Wynand Uys
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Location: Blyde River bushveld and wetlands near Hoedspruit
Observed on: 29th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 2nd January 2014
Likely ID: Polyrhachis
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Relatively large (12-13mm), slow moving, but readily biting ants in and on a nest constructed of cut grass. The nest abuts a cobblestone and is constructed in and around some live vegetation. Nest diameter about 220mm.

Dogfight!

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By: Wynand Uys
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Location: Confluence of Blyde and Olifants Rivers
Observed on: 31st December 2013
Added to iSpot: 2nd January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 3
Description: Two Carpenter Bees engaged in what looked like a territorial dispute. Alternately hovering and taking darting jabs at each other for about 2 minutes. Eventually one of them made off.

BeeWasp

BeeWasp
By: Maritza
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Location: Wild Rivers Private Nature Reserve
Observed on: 31st December 2013
Added to iSpot: 1st January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 2

Speedy (ie blurry) wasp - Montagu WCape

Speedy (ie blurry) wasp - Montagu WCape
By: Marion MacleanMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Pietersfontein, Montagu WCape
Observed on: 2nd December 2013
Added to iSpot: 1st January 2014
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1

Busy wasp - Ladismith WCape

Busy wasp - Ladismith WCape
By: Marion MacleanMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: R323, Laingsburg
Observed on: 14th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 1st January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Wespe-nes

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By: M KriekM Kriek's reputation in InvertebratesM Kriek's reputation in InvertebratesM Kriek's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: 1171, Braam Pretorius Street
Observed on: 31st December 2013
Added to iSpot: 1st January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

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