Bug ID Please
Jul 26, 2014 10:16:04 #
I apologize if this is not a true macro (not sure). I posted this in the Close Up section but did not get a definitive answer and sent a private message to someone else but have not received an answer yet. It does look like a member of the wasp family. Can anyone ID it for sure? Thanks.
Jul 26, 2014 11:35:36 #
Sorry, can't help in the ID. I'd submit to Bug Guide. It helps to know where/when the photo was taken & reasonable size estimate. Sensor size and degree of magnification will help is sizing the critter.
Jul 26, 2014 12:09:51 #
Forgot to post size in this thread. I did in Close Up. Taken last week and it's about an inch long. I will use your advice and go the Bug Guide. Thanks.
Jul 26, 2014 12:34:13 #
Jul 26, 2014 13:05:14 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Thanks Douglass, I will do that.Submit photo and location to: http://bugguide.net/node/view/6/bgimage
Jul 26, 2014 15:28:26 #
Big eyes and big jaws. Whatever it is, it means business.
Good shot.
Good shot.
Jul 26, 2014 15:55:54 #
Jul 27, 2014 09:04:03 #
Jul 30, 2014 22:12:24 #
In nearly 70 yrs of buggin' it, I,ve never come across anything like this. I'd guess it is related (distantly?)to the sand wasps - big clypeus (the patch in front of the jaws), but clubbed antennae? Just don't know. I hope it's OK that I saved your fine photo in my own Whatsit file. I'll look around and repost if I can find it, if no one has beaten me to it. Luck.
Looks like a predatory wasp in any case.
Looks like a predatory wasp in any case.
Jul 30, 2014 22:26:07 #
relbugman wrote:
Thank you. If you ever do find out what it is, please let me know. I still don't have an answer! I don't mind that you posted it. MarshaIn nearly 70 yrs of buggin' it, I,ve never come across anything like this. I'd guess it is related (distantly?)to the sand wasps - big clypeus (the patch in front of the jaws), but clubbed antennae? Just don't know. I hope it's OK that I saved your fine photo in my own Whatsit file. I'll look around and repost if I can find it, if no one has beaten me to it. Luck. Looks like a predatory wasp in any case.
Jul 30, 2014 22:39:54 #
Jul 30, 2014 23:36:13 #
relbugman wrote:
Yes, I did and have not heard back yet. It's been about a week since I submitted it. If you noticed, the bug is eating a leaf.Will do. Did you send it to Bug Guide?
Aug 1, 2014 23:05:50 #
I haven't had any success yet. I don't see any reason to think it's eating a leaf. No damage, no evidence on jaws. Still think it is a predator. The piercing-grasping jaws suit animal prey better. May stock prey in a hole for larvae. Still, just a guess.
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