Thread subject: Diptera.info :: couple of hymenopterans
Posted by eastendswift on 20-09-2011 23:48
#1
I took these pictures at Ben Cruachan, Argyll, Scotland in June 2011.
Can anyone give these a name, even if not specifically.
Many thanks.
Edited by eastendswift on 20-09-2011 23:48
Posted by eastendswift on 20-09-2011 23:50
#2
2nd image
Posted by ChrisR on 21-09-2011 00:05
#3
It's best to split threads so that you have 1 insect per thread topic ... otherwise this kind of thing can get confusing ;)
The first wasp looks like Sphecidae to me and the second is Ichnumonidae ... both Hymenoptera but not closely related. If you add more photos it might help - different angles are important but IDs of ichneumonids is usually very hard from photos ;)
Posted by cthirion on 21-09-2011 09:47
#4
Perhaps Ichneumon stramentarius atrifemur?
Posted by eastendswift on 21-09-2011 21:36
#5
Thank you very much Chris and Camille. I appreciate your time on this.
Posted by norwegica on 23-09-2011 10:23
#6
The first one looks like Mellinus arvensis (Crabronidae), with somewhat reduced yellow markings when compared the the norm.
Edited by norwegica on 23-09-2011 10:26
Posted by eastendswift on 23-09-2011 11:49
#7
Thanks norwegica ... I believe you have helped me out with IDs before on flickr, so I am doubly indebted to you