Scolia soror

Scolia soror
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Superfamily: Vespoidea
Family: Scoliidae
Genus: Scolia
Species: S. soror
Binomial name
Scolia soror
Smith, 1855
Synonyms

Discolia soror

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.[1] Adults feed on nectar. The female lays her eggs on larval beetles.

References

  1. Australian Insects - John Child, page 79. Library of Congress Catalog Card 6822996
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