Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Jewel Wasp ?
Posted by LordV on 11-07-2006 14:54
#1
Is this another chalcidoid wasp?. Seemed to be taking a lot of interest in some aphids which were around the base of this flower but defended by black ants. Taken today South Coast UK 4.7mm long.
Brian V.
Posted by Matt Smith on 11-07-2006 15:18
#2
LordV wrote:
Is this another chalcidoid wasp?. Seemed to be taking a lot of interest in some aphids which were around the base of this flower but defended by black ants. Taken today South Coast UK 4.7mm long.
Brian V.
Hi Brian
Not a Chalcid, this is a species of Chrysid wasp, probably a species of Hedychridium. We have 4 species in the UK. I would guess it was visiting the aphid colony for a top up with honeydew.
Regards
Matt
Posted by Robert Nash on 11-07-2006 15:30
#3
Hi Brian For more on chrysids go to Chrysisnet via the Weblinks It's a very nice site.:p:p Robert
Posted by cthirion on 11-07-2006 16:30
#4
Why not??????Pseudomalus?auratus............abdominal segments polished, shinning?
only 4,5 mm!!!!
Chrysisnet view!
If I remember rightly!:|
Posted by Robert Nash on 11-07-2006 17:29
#5
I looked at the site myself. Excellent Gallery.
Pseudomalus auratus -I think you are right. You must have excellent visual memory Camille.:p:p:p Robert
Posted by cthirion on 11-07-2006 20:32
#6
Sex......agenarian!:D
Much in my head......... difficile to leave it.......... English, memories remote!
Posted by LordV on 12-07-2006 08:25
#7
Thanks again :) - only the second one of these I've seen - think the other was a ruby tailed wasp on the look out for spiders but never got a chance for a photo.
Brian V.
Posted by Robert Nash on 14-07-2006 11:08
#8
Sex......agenarian!:p... me too. Robert.