Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Wasp from East Turkey with an abdominal process> Crabronidae Bembecinus

Posted by Cesa on 20-01-2013 12:24
#1
Hello,
ID of this wasp is needed. About 10-15mm body length; interesting is the process on abdominal sternit; maybe useful for its ID. Muhabbet
Edited by Cesa on 21-01-2013 06:14

Posted by Cesa on 20-01-2013 12:26
#2
Cesa wrote:
Hello,
ID of this wasp is needed. About 10-15mm body length; interesting is the process on abdominal sternit; maybe useful for its ID. Muhabbet

Posted by John Carr on 20-01-2013 15:26
#3
Wing veins suggest Crabronidae or a bee so I googled crabronidae ventral hook. Bembecinus species near peregrinus have such armament.

http://www.gemblo...7/1522.pdf

Posted by Cesa on 20-01-2013 15:37
#4
Many thanks John for your valuable information.