Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Which wasp is this ? ID please

Posted by Volkmar on 13-05-2022 18:30
#1

Found today in the Soester Börde, NRW, Germany near D-59457 Westönnen on a field edge, copulating.
Who knows it ?
Best regards, Volkmar

Edited by Volkmar on 13-05-2022 20:40

Posted by eklans on 13-05-2022 20:25
#2

Hi Volkmar, it's a wasp, Cephidae, mating couple. From what I see, it could be (edit) Cephus pygmaeus- but not sure!

Edited by eklans on 13-05-2022 20:36

Posted by Volkmar on 13-05-2022 20:40
#3

Thank you very much Eric for this determining, I change the headline of this thread
and write to the webmaster to place this thread in "other insects..."
Best regards, Volkmar

Edited by Volkmar on 13-05-2022 21:18