A bundle of insects for ID

[Anzu]

Hello folks,

I am looking back at some photos taken I think at the end of July? In Norfolk.
If you can please help with some IDs!

1: I know this guy may be impossible to identify it was small, also wondering what it is doing to the leaf, is it eating something?




2: I thought this moth was quite lovely to look at, I love the wavy white stripe all down its back and antennae. Also rather small in size.



3:


4: This guy was odd looking, not sure what to call it.



5: A fly of some kind.




6: And another fly.




If you need other information such as environment, sizes or other photo angles please say.

Thank you for looking!

[htcdude]

I'm gonna stick my neck out and guess a few:

1 - Ichneumonidae wasp
2 - a moth
3 - Oulema melanopa
4 - Maybe a Soldier-fly of some sort?
5 - A Tachinidae?
6 - A Sarcophagidae

Someone will correct and complete IDs no doubt!

Nige

[Johnny81]

2. Maybe Diamond-back Moth Plutella xylostella?

[Jason Green]

Agree with Nigel for 1 and Johnny for 2. I can't say more than Oulema for the beetle - needs genitalic-identification. To follow, we have Stratiomyidae (is it Chloromyia or Sargus?), Muscidae (needs bristle-work) and Anthomyiidae (genitalic jobs).

[htcdude]

Originally Posted by Jason Green

2. I can't say more than Oulema for the beetle - needs genitalic-identification.

Thought there might be more, but O. melanopa was the only one in my book

Nige

[Jason Green]

I think it was only fairly-recently split. Which book is this? I didn't think it was the typical-type that would get a mention - well, that is unless it comes under the 'Cereal Leaf Beetle' tag I suppose.

[htcdude]

Originally Posted by Jason Green

I think it was only fairly-recently split. Which book is this? I didn't think it was the typical-type that would get a mention - well, that is unless it comes under the 'Cereal Leaf Beetle' tag I suppose.

Michael Chinery's 'Collins Complete Guide to British Insects'

Nige

[Anzu]

Thank you guys

Still wondering about #4, but some lovely answers here for the rest.

oo looking at my blurry back picture of #4 it reminded me of another fly I photographed before.

4: photo from behind.



Microchrysa polita:



So would I be right in guessing my number 4 is a female Microchrysa polita?

[JRsbugs]

The wings on #4 look more like Chloromyia formosa but I can't say for sure.

#5 female Muscidae, possible Phaonia sp. but can't see enough detail to be sure.

#6 Anthomyiidae male, looks like Hylemya vagans but there's others similar. These need close scrutiny.

[Anzu]

kk Thank you Janet