Small wasp - Rachicerus nitidus

Moved

… John F. Carr, 31 July, 2011 - 1:55pm

For what it's worth

The creature seemed to be fascinated with this particular rotten log and a spot near the slime mould fungus, Tubifera ferruginosa. It stayed with the log even after I nudged it over to the sunlight for a better shot. I'm curious what it was attracted to.

… Stone Lark, 31 July, 2011 - 2:23pm

Laying eggs

It was probably laying eggs in the log, which must be just the right consistency or have just the right sort of fungus or slime for the larvae to eat.

… John F. Carr, 31 July, 2011 - 2:26pm

sweet --thanks again

… v belov, 31 July, 2011 - 2:09pm

Rachicerus?

Compare Rachicerus.

… John F. Carr, 31 July, 2011 - 1:43pm

Halteres, eyes, and moutparts say fly, not wasp.

Couldn't begin to tell you what kind, though. I'm sure someone else will know what it is.

… Ken Wolgemuth, 31 July, 2011 - 12:59pm

Thanks, I'll keep searching

...through flies this time!

… Stone Lark, 31 July, 2011 - 1:19pm