help with i.d.'s please

Jason Green · #31 (**permalink**) 28-07-2011, 11:17 PM

First possibly Eupteryx mellisae. Next a Braconid wasp, possibly then Aphrophora alni and maybe a Fanniid fly.

marvin · #32 (**permalink**) 29-07-2011, 07:00 AM

thanks again jason, they look spot on

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tim

Jason Green · #33 (**permalink**) 29-07-2011, 08:24 AM

Actually Tim, whilst it has a bit of a Fanniid look I may just have to rescind my identification on that one and leave it for someone more experienced to determine. That said, we seem to be rather thin on the ground with experts on Calypterates - your best-bet would be either members John Coldwell/Laurence Clemons.

marvin · #34 (**permalink**) 29-07-2011, 08:09 PM

no worries jason...muscidae possibly fanniidae is good enough for me. here's a few more to keep you busy:

many thanks...again lol

tim

nutmeg · #35 (**permalink**) 29-07-2011, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by marvin

This looks like it's been had by an Entomophthora fungus.

Jason Green · #36 (**permalink**) 29-07-2011, 10:05 PM

Moth - Amblyptilia acanthadactyla, bug - Plasiognathus arbustorum, nymph - an Anthocorid bug, another Plasiognathus arbustorum, Shieldbug - Dolycoris baccarum and Dicyphus epilobii.