Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Big Ichneumonidae

Posted by Niek van Wijk on 30-05-2008 14:16
#1
Dear forum,

This Ichneumonid is the biggest one I have seen in my garden so far, bodylength ~ 2,5 cm. Picture was taken today.
Is it possible with these pictures to further identify it?

Best regards, Niek

Posted by Niek van Wijk on 30-05-2008 14:17
#2
second picture

Posted by Pierre-Nicolas Libert on 30-05-2008 14:26
#3
This is a Sphecidae. Genus Ammophila I think.

Posted by Niek van Wijk on 30-05-2008 14:44
#4
Dear Pierre-Nicolas,

Thank you very much for your very quick reply.

Best regards, Niek

Posted by Christian Schmid-Egger on 30-05-2008 19:46
#5
A male of Ammophila sabulosa.

Regards, Christian

Posted by Niek van Wijk on 30-05-2008 19:52
#6
Dear Christian,

Thank you very much,

Niek