I'm sad to read that Harry. I've enjoyed reading your posts here even though I've not interacted much with them, I think we have different interests. Good luck (which is probably inappropriate) for whatever time you have left.
Alan
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Northumberland insect & arrachnid ID (1 Viewer)
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I'm sad to read that Harry. I've enjoyed reading your posts here even though I've not interacted much with them, I think we have different interests. Good luck (which is probably inappropriate) for whatever time you have left.
Alan
lazza
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OK, randomness continues, this time with a nice wolf spider from the strawberry patch yesterday! I've narrowed this down to probably one of two Pardosa species, but it seems P. lugubris and P. saltans are hard to distinguish. Based on information on British Spiders, it seems P. saltans predominates, but it seems neither are widely recorded (if at all) in Northumberland...
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Your latest spider isn't a wolf spider, it's Textrix denticulata, an agelenid.
As I understand it, P saltans and lugubris aren't the same species, it's just that a common species we have in the UK was originally thought to be lugubris but then the experts changed their mind and decided it was saltans. Maybe I've got that slightly wrong but they're listed as separate species here -
http://www.araneae.unibe.ch/list/spec/taxId/255/Pardosa
As I understand it, P saltans and lugubris aren't the same species, it's just that a common species we have in the UK was originally thought to be lugubris but then the experts changed their mind and decided it was saltans. Maybe I've got that slightly wrong but they're listed as separate species here -
http://www.araneae.unibe.ch/list/spec/taxId/255/Pardosa
I've just looked back through this thread. You queried Gasteruption for one insect. It isn't - Gasteruption has thickened hind legs and shorter antennae. It also has a rather different connection between thorax and abdomen though it's hard to see that on yours.
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lazza
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OK, thanks. I'll have another look. Any ideas for an alternative ID?
ichneumon
http://www.commanster.eu/commanster/Insects/Bees/Ichneumonidae3.html
and even then it will probably only show a selection
Beyond it being ichneumonidae, no. I can only suggest you find a website with lots illustrated like this one -
http://www.commanster.eu/commanster/Insects/Bees/Ichneumonidae3.html
and even then it will probably only show a selection
lazza
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Three species from the garden today.
First, a Salticidae spider. Can it be said for certain that it is Salticus scenicus, or are there several similar species?
Next a bumblebee that has me confused. Is it a Tree bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum) with a bald patch, or something else? I was wondering about Bombus barbutellus
Then, a hoverfly, which I am thinking is Myathropa florea (yellow-haired sunfly)...?
I also have an unknown garden moth, which I will post in the appropriate forum!
Finally, I have some small, unknown insects seen along some rural hedgerows a couple of weeks ago. I'm not even sure where to place them (are they moths?!)
First, a Salticidae spider. Can it be said for certain that it is Salticus scenicus, or are there several similar species?
Next a bumblebee that has me confused. Is it a Tree bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum) with a bald patch, or something else? I was wondering about Bombus barbutellus
Then, a hoverfly, which I am thinking is Myathropa florea (yellow-haired sunfly)...?
I also have an unknown garden moth, which I will post in the appropriate forum!
Finally, I have some small, unknown insects seen along some rural hedgerows a couple of weeks ago. I'm not even sure where to place them (are they moths?!)
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lazza
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Well, I've decided the hoverfly can't be anything else other than Myathropa florea, but still not certain on the others. I guess they'll need to remain idents at Genus level, or completely unknowns!
Next, a damselfly from the garden last week (in fact, the first damselfly I have seen in our garden). I think this is an Azure Damselfly, Coenagrion puella, based on the U-shaped mark on the abdomen, and thorax markings, but would welcome confirmation or correction. Also, I believe the very pale colour means it is newly moulted - is that right?
Next, a damselfly from the garden last week (in fact, the first damselfly I have seen in our garden). I think this is an Azure Damselfly, Coenagrion puella, based on the U-shaped mark on the abdomen, and thorax markings, but would welcome confirmation or correction. Also, I believe the very pale colour means it is newly moulted - is that right?
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lazza
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ApusApus
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Azure looks a good call, I didn't look close enough I guess! This link shows the differences between the blue damselflies https://sites.google.com/site/local...es/dragonfly-identification/blue-damselfly-id
Shane
Shane
pdwinter
Paul Winter
I think the pattern on S2 plus the fact that you can see a pale line along the rear edge of the pronotum - which wouldn't look like that if was a Variable Damselfly (and you are in the wrong place for Northern or Southern!) would be enough to ID it.
As you thought it is a young individual with reddish eyes and the pale colouration - like the attached.
As you thought it is a young individual with reddish eyes and the pale colouration - like the attached.
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lazza
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Still no takers for any of the earlier species...?
Well, not to be deterred, here are some more...
First photo, I think, is a Potato Leafhopper
Second, some kind of ichneumon wasp?
Third - a strikingly green-eyed (fruit?) fly
Fourth, a small green mirid bug
And fifth, looks very much like Suilla variegata - it's the only similar-looking species I can find in my insect guide, although I am guessing there are probably dozens of similar species!
Well, not to be deterred, here are some more...
First photo, I think, is a Potato Leafhopper
Second, some kind of ichneumon wasp?
Third - a strikingly green-eyed (fruit?) fly
Fourth, a small green mirid bug
And fifth, looks very much like Suilla variegata - it's the only similar-looking species I can find in my insect guide, although I am guessing there are probably dozens of similar species!
