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Barry
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Posted on 04-08-2013 13:59
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Please could someone put a name to this.

Very small, approx. 3mm in length, rather 'hump-backed' in appearance, seemed to jump instead of flying. Found on a Poplar.

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Looks like some sort of Chalcid wasp.
 
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Definitely a chalcid wasp - moved to a more appropriate forum Smile
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