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27-06-2011, 07:02 AM
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| | | [Req ID] Several species that I'm unsure about. Help with ID appreciated.
Hi folks,
I'd be grateful for assistance identifying a few different beasties seen over the last couple of months.
First is what I took to be a fly with green thorax and bright blue abdomen, N.Yorks coast yesterday. Fly or wasp, green thorax blue abdomen, South Gare June 26 - Wild About Britain Pics
Secondly, a beautiful blue weevil in Derbyshire at the end of last month Some sort of blue weevil, Derbyshire May 31 - Wild About Britain Pics
Thirdly, a bug of some kind that my pal almost accidentally squashed with his elbow! Some sort of shield bug, Derbyshire May 31 - Wild About Britain Pics
Lastly, I'm unsure that these are Adella reaumurella (thousands dancing in the sun around a young oak, May 2nd, Derbyshire) and seek confirmation. http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/ar...p/photo/165846
Thanks in advance,
Malc |
27-06-2011, 07:21 AM
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| | | Re: [Req ID] Several species that I'm unsure about. Help with ID appreciated.
Your shield bug looks like a Birch Shield Bug (Elasmostethus interstinctus)
Can't help with the others I'm afraid!
Nige |
27-06-2011, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by htcdude  Your shield bug looks like a Birch Shield Bug
Nige | Many thanks, Nige |
27-06-2011, 10:53 AM
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| | | Re: [Req ID] Several species that I'm unsure about. Help with ID appreciated.
Morning Malcolm, and welcome to WAB! 
The first is a Soldierfly - could be Sargus iridatus. Next is a Phyllobius species of weevil then the Birch Shieldbug as Nigel said above. Can't do the last, not experienced too much in those.
Take care, Jason |
27-06-2011, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Jason Green Morning Malcolm, and welcome to WAB!
The first is a Soldierfly - could be Sargus iridatus. Next is a Phyllobius species of weevil then the Birch Shieldbug as Nigel said above. Can't do the last, not experienced too much in those.
Take care, Jason | Hi Jason,
That's very helpful indeed, thanks. In fact I'm pretty happy that the last one is what I thought it was, the three you ID'd were the ones I was really struggling with.
Many thanks again.
Malc |
28-06-2011, 09:10 PM
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| | | Re: [Req ID] Several species that I'm unsure about. Help with ID appreciated.
The Phyllobius is Phyllobius pomaceus, common on nettels.
Regards
Klaas
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28-06-2011, 09:58 PM
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| | | Re: [Req ID] Several species that I'm unsure about. Help with ID appreciated.
The soldierfly is a male Chloromyia formosa (note hairy eyes). A Sargus species would have a longer abdomen |
29-06-2011, 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Matt Smith The soldierfly is a male Chloromyia formosa (note hairy eyes). A Sargus species would have a longer abdomen | Agreed, but I think you mean a female? 
Adela reaumurella looks good to me.
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29-06-2011, 07:20 AM
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Klaas, Matt & Janet and to all who replied,
Thank you all very much indeed. Your information was most helpful and is very much appreciated.
Malc | | |
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