[NatureNS] Re: More Small Critters

Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:41:42 -0300
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From: Angus MacLean <angusmcl@ns.sympatico.ca>
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Further to Jim &amp; Randy's suggesting #2 is a wasp, I investigated it
further and found that without doubt it is an Ichneumon Wasp. It may be
in the Family Braconidae (Subfamily Campopleginae) where some
Ichneumonons have been placed but more likely it is in the Family
Ichneumonidae.&nbsp; Note this individual has spurs at the join of the
tarsus and tibia (and perhaps a spur on the tibia). Some Ichneumon have a
double spur at the former location. I have posted another pic which shows
the two-toned effect of the antennae more clearly. The latter feature is
said to identify it as an Ichneumon.<br>
The first pic (enlarged) is at:<br>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58321572@N00/2416819753/" eudora="autourl">
http://www.flickr.com/photos/58321572@N00/2416819753/<br>
</a>The added pic (also enlarged) is at:<br>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58321572@N00/2420115694/sizes/o/" eudora="autourl">
http://www.flickr.com/photos/58321572@N00/2420115694/sizes/o/</a><br><br>
Angus<br><br>
At 11:18 AM 16/04/2008, you wrote:<br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">Jim's two cents' worth is/are
below in Angus' list -- great photos as usual, Angus!<br><br>
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<font face="Helvetica, Helvetica"><b>From: </b>Angus MacLean
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<b>Date: </b>April 15, 2008 9:27:01 PM ADT<br>
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<b>Subject: [NatureNS] More Small Critters<br>
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I have posted a few more pics from the past summer here:<br>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58321572@N00/2417639744/in/photostream/">
http://www.flickr.com/photos/58321572@N00/2417639744/in/photostream/</a>
<br><br>
In order these are:<br>
1. Seed Bug (perhaps) -- NO - caddis or stone fly??<br>
2. Long-horned Beetle (unknown species) -- NO - a wasp??<br>
3. Beetle or Bug ??-- a nymph of a bug, perhaps a stink bug?<br>
4. Caterpillar (Milbert's TortoiseShell Butterfly) I think? - this seems
to resemble a caterpillar of a fritillary butterfly, perhaps the great
spangled? [see Wagner's guide to caterpillars]<br>
5. Saffron-winged Meadowhawk (interesting frontal pic)<br>
6. Robber Fly (Laphria sp.) Comments?<br>
7. Robber Fly (Machimus sp.) Comments?<br><br>
As before click on the right hand image for the next one.<br><br>
Angus</blockquote><br>
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