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Cabbage White Parasitoid Wasp (Cotesia glomerata)Observer
jeltje2Description
Mass of small yellow cocoons on Nasturtium leaf
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Calycomyza lantanaeObserver
hildegard3Description
Blotch mines caused by this agromyzid fly, a biocontrol agent of Lantana camara
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Ampulex denticollisObserver
magdastluciaDescription
Little ant mimicing wasp. Flew off in the end, but worked the tree trunk, in and out of the holes, moving like an ant.
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Gall and Forest Midges (Family Cecidomyiidae)Observer
alandmansonDescription
Fly parasitizing aphids (aphid record at https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/208443152)?
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Cydistomyia nanaObserver
felix_riegelPlace
Olifantsriver o.Calitzdorp Spa, Calizdorp, Klein Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa (Google, OSM)Description
like Dasybasis
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Somaticus spinosusObserver
alexanderrDescription
By Low de Vries with Enviro-Insight
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Genus LirisObserver
doug263Description
This observation is for the wasp. For the cricket see https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/202525302
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African Rhinoceros Botfly (Gyrostigma rhinocerontis)Observer
honeyguideacademy
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Platyscapa sorariaObserver
alandmansonDescription
Found inside a Ficus ingens syconium - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/199659645
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Drakensberg Bejewelled Fly (Amblypsilopus stuckenbergorum)Observer
alandmanson
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Planthoppers (Infraorder Fulgoromorpha)Observer
hrodulfDescription
ID needed for the hopper on top.
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Exoprosopa majorObserver
cornerautenbachPlace
Punda Maria Rest Camp, Punda Maria Rest Camp, Kruger National Park, 2000, South Africa (Google, OSM)
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Torynesis orangicaObserver
kimi_pDescription
Mostly in flight. Landing occasionally at base of thick clumps of grass. Larger than browns present - estimated 5cm.
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Mopane Stingless Bee (Plebeina armata)Observer
paulzim1806Description
Small column exit/entrance, approx 6cm high, built on unused termite mound. February 04 2024
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Genus AcroclisoidesObserver
doug263Description
Is this wasp trying to parasitise the eggs? For the eggs please see https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/197524045
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Bigjaw Mountain Stag Beetle (Colophon primosi)Observer
knysna_wildflowersDescription
Never seen anything like this…? Top of Klein Swartberg.
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Fungi Including Lichens (Kingdom Fungi)Observer
rouxnebothaDescription
On Hypoestes forskaolii
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Genus ExoprosopaObserver
andrewdeaconPlace
Lower Sabie Camp, Kruger National Park, Ehlanzeni District Municipality, South Africa (Google, OSM)
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Amethyst Small Fruit Chafer (Leucocelis amethystina)Observer
magdastluciaDescription
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magdastluciaDescription
See butterfly https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196504873
See butterfly https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196505071
See butterfly https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196504875
See butterfly https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196504874
See butterfly https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196504891
See butterfly https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196504899
See butterfly https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196504950
See butterfly https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196505007
See butterfly https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196505010
See beetle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196504876
See beetle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196504879
See beetle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196504880
See beetle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196504883
See beetle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196504885
See beetle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196504886
See beetle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196504887
See beetle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196504889
See beetle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196504890
See beetle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196504892
See beetle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196504904
See beetle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196504912
See beetle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196504920
See beetle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196504937
See beetle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196504964
See beetle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196504974
See beetle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196505000
See beetle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196505013
See beetle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196505038
See beetle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196505043
See beefly https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196504982
See beefly https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196504878
See fly https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196504882
See fly https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196504917
See fly https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196504929
See fly https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196504954
See fly https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196505032
See ant https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/19650526
See wasp https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196504991
See wasp https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196505049
See insects https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/196505054
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Buff-spotted Flufftail (Sarothrura elegans)Observer
csquaredDescription
Juvenile
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Genus AmpulexObserver
knysna_wildflowersDescription
Cockroach wasp walking it’s zombie host to a hole in the concrete.
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Genus BrachmiaObserver
sallyslakDescription
Found in a constructed leaf shelter on Nidorella ivifolia. It started building a new shelter at 16:14. At 16:45 I had to go out and quickly set up a tripod. The last 30 minutes of construction can be seen here, condensed to 30 seconds: https://youtu.be/Z11WQvAgjWo
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Genus ForcipomyiaObserver
stevewoodhallDescription
Sitting on the hindwing of mating Trithemis stictica. Not sure whether it's a fly or a wasp!
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sallyslakDescription
Reared. 10 adults emerged and no bugs.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/198115916
