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 Hymenopterid prey of Asilid
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| martinm |
Posted on 20-07-2014 17:45
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Member Location: Gloucestershire, England Posts: 24 Joined: 31.12.08 |
This small hymenopterid had been taken as prey by a specimen of Dioctria atricapilla which I caught recently in Gloucestershire, England. Is it possible to identify it to at least family level?
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| martinm |
Posted on 20-07-2014 17:55
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Member Location: Gloucestershire, England Posts: 24 Joined: 31.12.08 |
I meant to say that this insect is about 6mm long. |
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| John Carr |
Posted on 20-07-2014 19:04
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 Member Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 10177 Joined: 22.10.10 |
The small number of flagellomeres and lack of obvious constriction of the abdomen suggest Tenthredinidae. |
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| martinm |
Posted on 20-07-2014 19:18
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Member Location: Gloucestershire, England Posts: 24 Joined: 31.12.08 |
Thank you John - that's very helpful. |
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