Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Minute Winged Insect.
Posted by Roger Thomason on 08-07-2009 18:21
#1
I sent this one off along with some Coleoptera for ID, to be told it was Hymenoptera.
It is maybe 2mm long (max)
Anyone here ID it?
Posted by Gerard Pennards on 08-07-2009 20:42
#2
Yep, it's a small wasp of the family Bethylidae, but genus/ species will be difficult from a picture!
Greetings
Posted by Roger Thomason on 08-07-2009 21:04
#3
Family is fine Gerard...thanks a lot
Regards Roger
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 11-07-2009 00:45
#4
these wasps have a very strong sting. :| But mutillids are even worse!
Nice one this bethylid. ;)
Posted by Roger Thomason on 11-07-2009 19:43
#5
Hi Jorge
I think it looks like a cross between some form of Coleoptera (the head) and an Ichneumon Wasp (the rest of it). Thankfully....not stung, if it's as bad as you say.
Regards Roger