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Elampus sp.
Posted:
04 Jul 2016 09:48by Paul
Hi,
two weeks ago I could take pictures of an Elampus-specimen. Is it possible to determinate it?
All the best Paul
Re: Elampus sp.
Posted:
04 Jul 2016 12:37by Alex
Nice pictures, would say that is a female E. foveatus, but as the punctation on T2 isnt visible (something that is almost impossible to photograph on living animals) its more of a guess.
Re: Elampus sp.
Posted:
04 Jul 2016 13:50by Paul
Hi Alex,
thank you very much!
I've added another picture. Is it useful?
Best regards Paul
Re: Elampus sp.
Posted:
19 Jul 2016 16:10by Paul
..ok, another try...
Re: Elampus sp.
Posted:
20 Jul 2016 00:22by Alex
Even though the picture is a bit blurry the shape of the apical plate is too wide to be E. constrictus from what I understand, so its likely E. foveatus. The punctation I was talking about is always covered by the wings by living specimens I'm afraid, its the middle line that is unpunctated in the latter species.
Re: Elampus sp.
Posted:
20 Jul 2016 08:18by Paul
Thanks again, Alex!
I've compared the pictures with the ones shown in the article about the nordic Cuckoo-wasps.
To me also a female of E. foveatus was the favorite.
Best regards Paul
