Help Identifying these insects please

[Deano1984]

Hi Folks
I've taken over 400 photos of various insects, bugs and arachnids and i've identified them all bar these few. They don't seem to be in any of the books i have. Any help would be greatly appreciated Thanks

[Jason Green]

Evening Dean,

They are... male Chironomidae midge (male genitalia required); a parasitised winged aphid, a Caddisfly-type thing; Anthocoridae member - an early-instar nymph (immature, wings just starting out); a female Chironomidae member (probably unidentifiable); another winged Aphid; the Plant Bug Harpocera thoracica as an early/mid-instar nymph; a Cranefly (not enough detail IMO); no idea really on the penultimate one, and a wasp - could be Braconidae (sparse wing venation).

Sorry for the vagueness, but a lot of those call for the examination of the actual specimens under the microscope.

Take care,

Jason

[Deano1984]

wow, thanks a lot.
do you have an extremely good book or are you an entomologist. i'm impressed.

thanks

[Deano1984]

The crane fly looks like a Tipula Senega...can anyone confirm this please

[tristanba]

Originally Posted by Jason Green

the Plant Bug Harpocera thoracica as an early/mid-instar nymph

this one is a nymph of Deraeocoris flavilinea

[Jason Green]

Ah, correction appreciated and duly noted.

[JRsbugs]

The first one looks like Chaoboridae.



#3 more like a Brown Lacewing?



#8 is Limoniidae, possibly Rhipidia maculata



#9 might also be Limoniidae, but there are other families such as Pediciidae, not enough detail showing but craneflies are difficult at the best, even with a key.

Janet