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Originally Posted by eucera Hi... Had a quick look at the "Country Garden" site and a couple of bits and bobs...
The "Common Wasp" is actually a perfect, and beautifully marked specimen of Vespula germanica (German wasp). The bee labelled "Tawny mining bee" is not A. fulva, but a female of Andrena nitida.
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Many thanks. I really appreciate feedback about my web site especially when I have made a mistake (or two!).
Firstly, can you explain exactly how you can tell from my wasp photos that they are German and not Common. I have looked again at my books and various pictures on the Internet and still cannot see where I have gone wrong
Secondly, there was a bit of discussion on WAB about the mining bee. See
http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/fo...-thingies.html. However, looking at your pedigree on your "Hello" post, I am more than happy to take your word for it! As you now realise I am a complete beginner where insects are concerned (but learning!).
Andrena nitida is not in any of my insect books. Can you give me a few pointers about how you identified it?
Many thanks,
Jenny