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Sawfly Thanks to Stuart for the ID ;) Geotagged,Summer,Tenthredo arcuata,United Kingdom

Sawfly

Thanks to Stuart for the ID ;)

comments (14)

morpheme

Lion

Insects are usually difficult.. Bug Guide is the best resource I've come across for North America. If you can't find a good ID, which can be a challenge, they've got folks there who are experts and are often hugely helpful. http://bugguide.net/node/view/15740 Posted 10 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Don't forget about the guide, Garry:
http://www.jungledragon.com/species/guide

It takes some effort, but this category isn't trivial. Posted 10 years ago

WildFlower

Lion

Here's an identification guide to a couple of wasp species found in the UK. I assume this is where the photo was taken. Most of these characters cannot be seen on your photo though.
http://www.eakringbirds.com/eakringbirds2/insectswaspsidentification.htm
http://www.naturespot.org.uk/taxonomy/term/19396 Posted 10 years ago, modified 10 years ago
1. garrylomasphotography
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks for the links Wildflower...still none the wiser...flower & insects sure are hard to ID! Posted 10 years ago

Stephen Philips

Lion

Where did you capture this shot Garry? Posted 10 years ago
1. garrylomasphotography
  
  Lion
  
  Hi Stephen, i took it in Disley, just near the Macclesfield Canal not far from Marple. Posted 10 years ago
2. 1. WildFlower
    
    Lion
    
    Don't forget to set the country, please. Posted 10 years ago

Stuart

Lion

Perhaps it's not a wasp at all....perhaps it's a sawfly ;)

Tenthredo arcuata
http://www.mendipwildlifephotography.co.uk/sawfly-sw
Posted 10 years ago, modified 10 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Looks like a great match, species created! Posted 10 years ago
2. 1. Stuart
    
    Lion
    
    Thanks Ferdy - These bugs don't make our lives easy when trying to identify them do they! Posted 10 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      You should try fungi, bugs are "easy" compared to that :) Posted 10 years ago
  3. garrylomasphotography
    
    Lion
    
    Good stuff!! thanks again Stuart! Posted 10 years ago
  4. 1. Stuart
      
      Lion
      
      You're welcome mate. I bought the book below a few weeks ago, it's been incredibly helpful to me in identifying things :)
      http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0007298994?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00
      Posted 10 years ago
    2. 1. garrylomasphotography
        
        Lion
        
        Looks good cheers, may just get a copy! Posted 10 years ago

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The Tenthredo arcuata

Tenthredo arcuata is a sawfly in the Tenthredo genus.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants

Species identified by Ferdy Christant

By garrylomasphotography

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Uploaded Jul 27, 2015. Captured Jul 25, 2015 12:34 in 6 Turf Lea Road, Marple, Stockport SK6, UK.

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Captured in the summer. More summer photos.