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Found this today on one of my cauliflowers. Can anyone identify it please? It doesn't have any wings so I'm pretty sure it's not a wasp.
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Last edited by binley100; 31-05-2010, 10:50 PM.S*d the housework I have a lottie to dig
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Think I should have posted this in pests and diseases.S*d the housework I have a lottie to dig
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I think its a 'wingless wasp' or velvet ant. The females don't have wings although the males do and they can give a nasty sting. wasps.Velvet Ants, Cow Killer, Wingless Wasps that StingComment
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I don't think yours is a velvet ant, it's not well, velvety enough
This one seems a bit closer, but not quite right.
Have a browse through this site, your beastie must be on there somewhereLast edited by Two_Sheds; 01-06-2010, 08:37 AM.All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.Comment
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It does look like a wasp beetle (Clytus arietis) to me, if it is then it poses no threat to your veg.Comment
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I think most of the hymenoptera are pretty harmless to the veg and are probably quite useful in controlling pests.Whooops - now what are the dogs getting up to?Comment
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After much close scrutiny of piccies it has got to be a wasp beetle. Well done TEB
and hopefully it was after a meal of a slug or two.
Last edited by binley100; 01-06-2010, 11:30 AM.S*d the housework I have a lottie to dig
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