A detailed look at the nesting behaviour and identification of two more Crabronidae, Sphodrotes and Austrogorytes – with a Bembix and Cerceris thrown in, for good measure.
Finding a colony of burrowing beetles last week led me on a journey of discovery. I now recognise 3 species of Passalidae on our home list - and present a detailed chain of evidence. This post is a bit more than a casual read, I’m afraid!
Finding some new representatives of the spider taxon Mygalomorphae (Mygals, for short) leads me to discover more about this endearing group of animals.