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15-06-2010, 08:44 PM
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16-06-2010, 04:56 AM
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| | | Re: insects for id
The first is a Cantharis species of Soldier Beetle.
Your ladybird photos show a copulating pair of 7-spots + the final photo a succinea form of the Harlequin. |
16-06-2010, 07:02 AM
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2. looks like it might be a froghopper nymph (might be)
3. looks like Stenodema holsata
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16-06-2010, 07:53 AM
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Morning Derbi,
How big was the first? If it exceeded or was almost 10-11mm I'd be happy to suggest Cantharis rustica - they can be quite big! The second looks like a Plantbug nymph ( Hemiptera; Miridae) - I think I can just see a rostrum. Next is another Mirid, and holsata Ashe suggests. The penultimate image is of mating Seven-spot Ladybirds.
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16-06-2010, 11:31 AM
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Yes, most likely C. rustica. For general advice, the subtle distinguishing features of Cantharis spp (indeed, many of the Cantharidae) are the legs - especially the hind ones - so always helpful to to try and get a pic with these. As Jason mentioned, size is often a big clue as well. Quote:
Originally Posted by Jason Green  .........How big was the first? If it exceeded or was almost 10-11mm I'd be happy to suggest Cantharis rustica - they can be quite big! ..........] | | | |
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