Observations in the SuperFamily: Sphecoidea

English Name: Sand Wasps

Prionyx kirbii

Prionyx kirbii
By: Nicky
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersMountain Club of SA (South Cape)Succulent Society of South Africa
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Location: Ronde Valley 187 Portion 6
Observed on: 16th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 20th January 2014
Likely ID: Digger wasp (Ammophila)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Vespidae

Vespidae
By: rianabaterianabate's reputation in Invertebratesrianabate's reputation in Invertebratesrianabate's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: R555, Middelburg
Observed on: 18th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 18th January 2014
Likely ID: Sphecid wasp (Sphecidae)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

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

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
Likely ID: Cricket Hunters, Digger Wasps, Mud Daubers & Sand Wasps (Sceliphron)
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1

Swart-en-rooi-wespe

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By: M KriekM Kriek's reputation in InvertebratesM Kriek's reputation in InvertebratesM Kriek's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Skeerpoort
Observed on: 26th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 28th December 2013
Likely ID: Sphecid wasp (Sphecidae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Sceliphron Wasp Nest

Sceliphron Wasp Nest
By: Roy MarlowRoy Marlow's reputation in InvertebratesRoy Marlow's reputation in InvertebratesRoy Marlow's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Stilbaai
Observed on: 14th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 14th December 2013
Likely ID: Mud Dauber (Sceliphron)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: See: http://ispot.org.za/node/227455?nav=users_observations

Mud Dauber

Mud Dauber Sceliphron spiriflex Obs 2013
By: AndrewmAndrewm's reputation in InvertebratesAndrewm's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: 27, Bellevliet Rd
Observed on: 14th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 14th December 2013
Likely ID: Mud dauber (Sceliphron)
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: Look what fell into the pool this morning.

Ammophila sp. (Thread-waisted Wasp)

Ammophila sp. (Thread-waisted Wasp)
By: Nicky
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersMountain Club of SA (South Cape)Succulent Society of South Africa
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Location: Robinson Pass in the Outeniqua Mountains
Observed on: 29th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 13th December 2013
Likely ID: Thread-waisted Wasp (Ammophila)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Wasp

Wasp
By: Roy MarlowRoy Marlow's reputation in InvertebratesRoy Marlow's reputation in InvertebratesRoy Marlow's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Stilbaai
Observed on: 13th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 13th December 2013
Likely ID: Mud Dauber (Sceliphron)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 4
Comments: 7
Description: Field Guide To Insects Of South Africa Mike Picker, Charles Griffiths, Alan Weaving. Pg. 410 No.3. Body length: 25mm

Thread-waisted wasp

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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: Weltevrede, Ellisras
Observed on: 2nd November 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd November 2013
Likely ID: Thread-waisted wasp (Ammophila (A))
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Saved from a drinking trough.

Kloof wespe

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By: M KriekM Kriek's reputation in InvertebratesM Kriek's reputation in InvertebratesM Kriek's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: 24, Umvemve Pl
Observed on: 4th June 2013
Added to iSpot: 14th November 2013
Likely ID: Cricket Hunters, Digger Wasps, Mud Daubers & Sand Wasps (Sphecidae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Possible Chlorion sp., similar to: http://ispot.org.za/node/197791, but a bit smaller and greyer. Not on coastal dunes, but 20 km inland in forested kloof, on less sandy terrain. Reflection on wings seems to be purple/violet rather than blue.

Wasp

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By: ErikErik's reputation in InvertebratesErik's reputation in InvertebratesErik's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Tierkop, Augrabies
Observed on: 22nd September 2013
Added to iSpot: 16th October 2013
Likely ID: Digger wasp (Ammophila)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Wespe

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By: M KriekM Kriek's reputation in InvertebratesM Kriek's reputation in InvertebratesM Kriek's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Waterkloof
Observed on: 4th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 4th October 2013
Likely ID: Sphecid wasp (Sphecidae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Medium-sized wasp, with rufous tip to abdomen and prominent mandibles

Wasp

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By: DullsweatherDullsweather's reputation in InvertebratesDullsweather's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Dullstroom
Observed on: 28th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 29th September 2013
Likely ID: Sphecid wasp (Sphecidae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Wasp

Wasp
By: tony rebelo
iSpot TeamBotanical Society of South Africa A-teamCape Bird ClubEntomological Society of Southern AfricaFriends of Tokai ParkProtea Atlas ProjectSenior Scout AdventureSouth African National Biodiversity InstituteSouth African National Parks Honorary RangersToyota Enviro Outreach
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Location: Hagelkraal321
Observed on: 9th August 2013
Added to iSpot: 14th August 2013
Likely ID: Sphecid wasp (Sphecidae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Kleptoparasitiese wespe

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By: M KriekM Kriek's reputation in InvertebratesM Kriek's reputation in InvertebratesM Kriek's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: M4, Hillhead
Observed on: 1st June 2013
Added to iSpot: 12th June 2013
Likely ID: Sphecidae
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 0
Comments: 9
Description: These active, terrestrial black wasps with golden face markings are common on the trails in Hawaan forest just north of Umhlanga. They seem to seek out the buried cricket prey of other females, which they then seem to clean of eggs, before they fly away with it to use for their own purposes. A larger version of this: http://ispot.org.za/node/223259

Wasp

Wasp
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Driehoek Cedarberg
Observed on: 17th February 2013
Added to iSpot: 30th May 2013
Likely ID: Sphecid wasp (Sphecidae)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Mud Dauber

Mud Dauber Sceliphron spirifex Sederberge-23
By: ErikErik's reputation in InvertebratesErik's reputation in InvertebratesErik's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Driehoek, Cederberge
Observed on: 3rd January 2012
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Mud Dauber (Sceliphron)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1

Ammophila ferrugineipes

Ammophila ferrugineipes Thread-waisted wasp Kleinmond-027
By: ErikErik's reputation in InvertebratesErik's reputation in InvertebratesErik's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Kogelberg nature reserve
Observed on: 25th March 2012
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Thread-waisted wasp (Ammophila (A))
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 7

Thread-waisted wasp with caterpillar

Ammophila
By: Jonathan SwartJonathan Swart's reputation in InvertebratesJonathan Swart's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Welgevonden Game Reserve
Observed on: 17th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 21st April 2013
Likely ID: Ammophila
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 3

Wasp

Wasp
By: tony rebelo
iSpot TeamBotanical Society of South Africa A-teamCape Bird ClubEntomological Society of Southern AfricaFriends of Tokai ParkProtea Atlas ProjectSenior Scout AdventureSouth African National Biodiversity InstituteSouth African National Parks Honorary RangersToyota Enviro Outreach
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Location: Blouberg Hill at Friends Restoration Patch
Observed on: 1st December 2012
Added to iSpot: 10th April 2013
Likely ID: Thread-waisted wasp (Ammophila)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Thread-waisted Wasp

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By: ChopinChopin's reputation in InvertebratesChopin's reputation in InvertebratesChopin's reputation in InvertebratesChopin's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Rod's Trail, Betty's Bay
Observed on: 29th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 31st March 2013
Likely ID: Thread-waisted Wasp (Ammophila)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Waspish - Montagu WCape

Waspish - 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: 22nd February 2013
Added to iSpot: 21st March 2013
Likely ID: Mud dauber wasp (Sceliphron)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0
Description: A very busy girl, which is why all photos are blurry. About 55 mm body length.

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By: lianvh
Location: 8, Lud Hersch Avenue
Observed on: 8th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 11th March 2013
Likely ID: Thread-wasisted wasp (Ammophila)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 5

Mud Dauber

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By: Bushboy
BirdLife South Africa
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Location: Edward Ave, Uvongo
Observed on: 23rd April 2008
Added to iSpot: 19th February 2013
Likely ID: Mud Dauber Wasp (Sceliphron)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Busy mum-to-be boldly bringing mud pellets to desk pen-holder in my study

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: Kaolin str, Carletonville
Observed on: 5th February 2013
Added to iSpot: 6th February 2013
Likely ID: Mud Dauber (Sceliphron)
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

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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: Farm near Welverdiend, Gauteng
Observed on: 25th January 2013
Added to iSpot: 5th February 2013
Likely ID: Sphecidae
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Mud dauber

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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: 16th December 2012
Added to iSpot: 20th January 2013
Likely ID: Mud dauber, Modderbouer (Sceliphron)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 4

Blue wasp on euphorb - Montagu WCape

Blue wasp on euphorb - 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: R62, Montagu
Observed on: 13th December 2012
Added to iSpot: 24th December 2012
Likely ID: Sphecidae
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Sphecidae (Mud dauber)

Sphecidae (Mud dauber)
By: Nicky
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersMountain Club of SA (South Cape)Succulent Society of South Africa
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Location: Cairn Brogie
Observed on: 9th November 2012
Added to iSpot: 30th November 2012
Likely ID: Mud dauber (Sphecidae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Nest burrowed into the ground.

NylsvleyNov2012

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By: Alice Aubrey
South African National Biodiversity InstituteSpider Club of South Africa
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Location: Nylsvley Nature Reserve
Observed on: 2nd November 2012
Added to iSpot: 6th November 2012
Likely ID: Thread-waisted wasp (Ammophila (A))
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

black-wasp

black-wasp
By: Peter WebbPeter Webb's reputation in InvertebratesPeter Webb's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Tamboti rest camp - KNP
Observed on: 3rd November 2012
Added to iSpot: 5th November 2012
Likely ID: Sphecidae
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: about 3.5cm long

Sceliphron sp. nest cell

Sceliphron sp. nest cell
By: Nicky
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersMountain Club of SA (South Cape)Succulent Society of South Africa
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Location: 22, Rawson St
Observed on: 7th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 13th July 2012
Likely ID: Mud Dauber (Sceliphron)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1

Sceliphron sp - Norotshama

Sceliphron sp - Norotshama
By: Gerhard DiedericksInvertebrates expert
Location: Norotshama Lodge - Aussenkehr
Observed on: 18th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 29th May 2012
Likely ID: Mud Dauber (Sceliphron)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 1

Mud Dauber

Sceliphron spirifex
By: Gigi
Botanical Society of South AfricaCape Bird ClubMountain Club of SA (Cape Town)South African National Biodiversity Institute
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Location: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Observed on: 13th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 14th May 2012
Likely ID: Mud dauber wasp (Sceliphron)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 2

Ammophila sp.

Ammophila sp.
By: Nicky
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersMountain Club of SA (South Cape)Succulent Society of South Africa
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Location: Paardepoort
Observed on: 20th April 2012
Added to iSpot: 23rd April 2012
Likely ID: Thread-waisted Wasp (Ammophila)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: About 2cm long, slender with a very long waist, mostly black, clear wings.

Tiphiidae

Tiphiidae
By: Nicky
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersMountain Club of SA (South Cape)Succulent Society of South Africa
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Location: Brenton
Observed on: 28th February 2012
Added to iSpot: 2nd March 2012
Likely ID: Sphecidae
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: About 20mm long, slender wasp.

Sand wasp

Sand wasp
By: Andrew Deacon
South African National ParksToyota Enviro Outreach
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Location: Otjozondjupa, NA
Observed on: 2nd February 2012
Added to iSpot: 27th February 2012
Likely ID: Sand Wasps (Bembix)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 3

Wasp

Wasp
By: Andrew Deacon
South African National ParksToyota Enviro Outreach
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Location: Otjozondjupa, NA
Observed on: 2nd February 2012
Added to iSpot: 23rd February 2012
Likely ID: Thread-waisted wasp (Ammophila)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 7

Sceliphron - SGC

Sceliphron - SGC
By: Gerhard DiedericksInvertebrates expert
Location: Skukuza Golf Course - Kruger National Park
Observed on: 5th February 2012
Added to iSpot: 5th February 2012
Likely ID: Mud Dauber (Sceliphron)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

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