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[James G]

The second time I've got out hunting insects this week! Rather a mixed bag!


#1 Black and Yellow Longhorn Beetle, Rutpela maculata


#2 Black and Yellow Longhorn Beetle, Rutpela maculata


#3 Digger Wasp Crossocerus sp (Megacephalus or capitosis maybe)..... Havn't seen this all black wasp before!


#4 Digger Wasp Crossocerus sp (Megacephalus or capitosis maybe)


#5 Hoverfly, Xylota sp.... Not too sure of this one, a little too active!


#6 Hoverfly, Xylota sp


#7 Long Legged Fly, Poecilobothrus nobilitatus


#8 Moth Fly, Pericoma sp...very active and small, not the best capture

#9 Red Admiral, Vanessa atalanta... first I've seen this year

#10 Hoverfly, Syrphus sp


#11 Hoverfly, Volucella pellucens


#12 Hoverfly, Volucella pellucens


C&C welcome

[Wavelength]

What a wonderful world of creatures!!!! really enjoyed the journey

[James G]

Thanks Nandakumar. I've been very busy this last few weeks and it has been difficult getting out. This last few days has got me back on track again.

[lesno1]

You definately are on track James stunning set , i think i had one of those black wasps today about the size of an ant ill put it on later.

[Geoff F]

That Digger Wasp has a massive head so it could well be Megacephalus.

The Xylota is probably segnis, the other one is smaller and rather scarce. From what I can see of the hind leg I would say your Syrphus is ribesii.

[Shadowman]

Nice series.