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Lejogaster metallina and Riponnensia splendens
tim worfolk
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I'm fairly sure these are L.metallina but would appreciate confirmation as tarsata is also a possibility at this site.

4 different individuals. Late May - early June. Devon, England. Wet Meadow.

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Hi
makes me think more of Riponnensia splendens
 
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Yes, I agree it is R splendens - look at that broad white band of dusting on the face. This is a good character for defining the species. R. splendens seems to be the commonest of the shiny metallic looking Chrysogastrini in the UK.
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Many thanks to both of you. Always happy to be corrected, especially if I can learn something from it. I'll have to be more careful in future.

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Also the 2 stripes of white dusting on the thorax give a clue.
 
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Let it be noted that the first picture shows a female Lejogaster metallina....
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Listen to Gerard!
 
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Many thanks Gerard and my apologies for not noticing your reply sooner - I really should pay more attention. Thanks also to Roger for pointing this out to me.

Tim
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