TC Bug Finder

TC Bug Finder · #1 (**permalink**) 08-05-2007, 07:29 PM

Dear all,

this is the first time I have used this site and so I look forward to seeing how things progress.

We have found in our back garden this afternoon (West Sussex) a small insect that we have not been able to identify. I expect being novices doesn't help?

It is approx 5mm long (head to tail)
It appears to have wings, although they are not easily

visible with covers over them.
These hard glossy outer covers are black with striking yellow marks on them (symetrical) & don't quite cover the wings underneath right at the tips, parting evenly in a curved fashion exposing what appear to be dark coloured latice type wing structures.
The bug has antenea that are almost as long as the rest of it combined.
It's head is proportionaly small for the length of its body.

Can anyone help with the identification of this insect.

Oscar2006 · #2 (**permalink**) 08-05-2007, 07:37 PM

I don't have the faintest idea,

but welcome to WAB.

Someone may come along soon and help, but a photo will almost certainly be of benefit next time.

Paul mabbott · #3 (**permalink**) 08-05-2007, 07:47 PM

Sounds a bit like one of the Incurvariidae moths - there have been a couple of threads on these - the front wings are metallic and look hard but, in fact are quite soft, like any other moth ....

e.g. http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/fo...-antennae.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by TC Bug Finder

Dear all,

this is the first time I have used this site and so I look forward to seeing how things progress.

We have found in our back garden this afternoon (West Sussex) a small insect that we have not been able to identify. I expect being novices doesn't help?

It is approx 5mm long (head to tail)
It appears to have wings, although they are not easily

visible with covers over them.
These hard glossy outer covers are black with striking yellow marks on them (symetrical) & don't quite cover the wings underneath right at the tips, parting evenly in a curved fashion exposing what appear to be dark coloured latice type wing structures.
The bug has antenea that are almost as long as the rest of it combined.
It's head is proportionaly small for the length of its body.

Can anyone help with the identification of this insect.

Laurence Clemons · #4 (**permalink**) 09-05-2007, 08:45 AM

The Wasp Beetle Clytus arietis is out now and has black wings with yellow markings and long antennae. It is, however, more than 5mm long.

bertsbluetractor · #5 (**permalink**) 12-05-2007, 12:07 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TC Bug Finder

Dear all,

this is the first time I have used this site and so I look forward to seeing how things progress.

We have found in our back garden this afternoon (West Sussex) a small insect that we have not been able to identify. I expect being novices doesn't help?

It is approx 5mm long (head to tail)
overs over them.
These hard glossy outer covers are black with striking yellow marks on them (symetrical) & don't quite cover the wings underneath right at the tips, parting evenly in a curved fashion exposing what appear to be dark coloured latice type wing structures.
The bug has antenea that are almost as long as the rest of it combined.
It's head is proportionaly small for the length of its body.

Can anyone help with the identification of this insect.

Hi I think we have the same bug in our garden,sounds very similar(i have taken a photo of it) I do not know how to send the photo to you on this site but drop me an email on bertsbluetractor@aol.com and i will send you the photo that i have.I am just like you i have no idea what sort of bug this is?.I look forward to hearing from you.Reguards Rob

Slacky · #6 (**permalink**) 14-04-2011, 01:07 PM

I have spotted some small beetles, and they did match most of the description, but i did not see any antennas, and they seem to hang around window seals. However, it may be that it is the same and I missed them, so was the insect a very round beetle?