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Tiny Bee/Wasp
Alandy7
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Posted on 05-12-2016 15:52
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Can any one help to ID this insect please the photo was taken in my garden (Yorkshire GB) 0n 22 Aug.
I originally had it down as a Hover Fly but now think it is tiny bee or a wasp.
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Tony Irwin
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I think it's a Crossocerus, but I'm no expert on these wasps, and will leave it to someone else to suggest a species!
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Thanks Tony, it looks like a good place to start.
 
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I agree with Tony, though I an not an expert either...
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