Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Wingless wasp Ant mimic

Posted by Flippie on 02-02-2017 10:07
#1

This wingless wasp had me fooled for a bit - it looked like and ran like an ant but on closer inspection the whiffling antennae were the first thing to give away its wasp status.
6mm Body length.
Photographed yesterday, 01/02/2017 in Cape Town, South Africa.
Any assistance in progressing the ID is appreciated.

3 Pictures attached

Best wishes

Philip

Posted by Flippie on 02-02-2017 10:09
#2

Photo 2:

Posted by Flippie on 02-02-2017 10:10
#3

Photo 3:

Posted by piros on 02-02-2017 11:37
#4

Female Bethylidae?
Greetings,
Henrik

Posted by Flippie on 02-02-2017 12:45
#5

Thanks Henrik!

Best wishes

Philip