Diptera.info :: Identification queries :: Other insects, spiders, etc.
 Is this a fly?
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| vida |
Posted on 17-12-2009 19:12
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Member Location: South Africa Posts: 116 Joined: 28.05.09 |
I'm sorry this is not the best photo but this little insect never sits still. It is very small (about the size of a small ant). It constantly taps those appendages (antenae?) while walking. I'm not sure if it is a fly or maybe a wasp. If it is a fly, what species is it? Any help will be appreciated.
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| jorgemotalmeida |
Posted on 17-12-2009 19:15
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 Member Location: Viseu - PORTUGAL Posts: 9296 Joined: 05.06.06 |
no. it is a wasp. Chalcidoidea, Family Encyrtidae, subfamily Tetracneminae (not sure about the subfamily)- Ask in hymis.de. |
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| vida |
Posted on 17-12-2009 19:56
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Member Location: South Africa Posts: 116 Joined: 28.05.09 |
Thank you very much for the help Jorge. I will try the other site as you suggested for a more definite ID. |
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| Gerard Pennards |
Posted on 17-12-2009 21:41
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 Member Location: Amersfoort Posts: 1914 Joined: 07.06.04 |
Something like a female Tetracnemus simillimus (Hoffer) Greetings Greetings, Gerard Pennards |
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| vida |
Posted on 18-12-2009 11:15
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Member Location: South Africa Posts: 116 Joined: 28.05.09 |
Thank you Gerhard. Highly appreciated. |
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