Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Hymenopterid prey of Asilid

Posted by martinm on 20-07-2014 17:45
#1
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?

Posted by martinm on 20-07-2014 17:55
#2
I meant to say that this insect is about 6mm long.

Posted by John Carr on 20-07-2014 19:04
#3
The small number of flagellomeres and lack of obvious constriction of the abdomen suggest Tenthredinidae.

Posted by martinm on 20-07-2014 19:18
#4
Thank you John - that's very helpful.