Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Small, colourful Hymenoptera (?) from Torrevieja, Spain

Posted by thalassarachna on 11-08-2017 18:09
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Out walking today I was suddenly surrounded by some small flies which I may think are some kinda Hymenoptera. They were attracted to some small blue pinkish flowers along the shoreline of Torrevieja in SE Spain. Maybe someone knows more about these about 5-6mm species?
Edited by thalassarachna on 11-08-2017 18:10

Posted by Marc T on 11-08-2017 19:18
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Hi thalassarachna,

definitely a Hymenoptera, I'd say a bee, habitus-wise maybe in the tribe Anthidiini.
But I'm not sure at all, I've never seen such a thing with only red abdomen...

If you want, try forum.hymis.de

Best regards,

Marc

Posted by thalassarachna on 11-08-2017 20:10
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Thanx a lot Marc! Definitely a very cool species Smile If nobody else replies here within some limited time I'll follow your advice with the "hymis forum" Cool