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Type of Wasp? - Toxomerus occidentalis - female
Copyright © 2004 Kildale

Type of Wasp? - Toxomerus occidentalis - Female
Victoria Garden, British Columbia, Canada
August 7, 2004
Just a small insect looks like some kind of wasp. Very small, less than 1/2" Would appreciate any info.
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Contributed by Kildale on 8 August, 2004 - 3:18pm
Last updated 28 May, 2007 - 6:28am

Toxomerus geminatus
T. geminatus, male, ID by Dr. Christian Thompson, Smithsonian Institution.
… Beatriz Moisset, 25 October, 2004 - 3:32pm login or register to post comments

 
T. occidentalis
THis is a female and if it is found on the West coast it must be T. occidentalis.
… Martin Hauser, 3 July, 2006 - 12:36pm login or register to post comments

 
Toxomerus
Thank you for your post, I have altered the name in my web site. Please thank Dr. Christian Thompson for me.
… Kildale, 25 October, 2004 - 3:54pm login or register to post comments

Toxomerus Flower Fly
Could be Toxomerus marginatus. Compare with:

… Richard Leung, 8 August, 2004 - 4:22pm login or register to post comments

 
Toxomerus sp.
Right genus, but species could be different.
… Eric R. Eaton, 9 August, 2004 - 2:58pm login or register to post comments

 
Fly ID
Thank you for the info. My site is coming along real well with all this help.
… Kildale, 8 August, 2004 - 8:03pm login or register to post comments

fly - diptera (two winged)
Looks like only one pair of wings. Must be in Diptera - flies etc. Second pair of wings (that everyone else has) has evolved into a pair of gyroscopic balancing organs. Single pair of wings is a dead giveaway. Check Flower flies, Syrphid Flies, in the guide and see what you think
… john and jane balaban, 8 August, 2004 - 4:14pm login or register to post comments

 
Fly ID
Thank you for your help with the ID of the fly I posted.
… Kildale, 8 August, 2004 - 8:04pm login or register to post comments

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