29 May 2012

Ichneumon Fly - Pimpla sp.

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Date Photographed: 21/05/2012
Location: Tower Road, Melksham
Resources: http://www.langstoneharbour.org.uk/langstone-ark-pic.php?id=236
Notes: Possibly a hypochondriaca. This is a male. The female has a long ovipositor that can be seen coming out much further than its wings, which is used for laying eggs and - if you're unlucky - for stinging.

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  1. Lucy Corrander Now in Halifax!29 May 2012 at 15:31

    Arms stretched,knees akimbo - very characterful.

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    1. Tim29 May 2012 at 20:37

      It's very interesting isn't it. I haven't seen one since that day.

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