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Discussion

WendyEM wrote:

1 hr ago

they are aphids - Brachycaudus persicae Black Peach Aphid.
see Sighting 4658730 (3rd shot shows adult aphid)

Syrphidae (family)

donhe wrote:

10 hrs ago

The prey looks more like a beetle than an aphid ?

Syrphidae (family)

arjay wrote:

Yesterday

Hmmmm ... yes. Some insects are really annoying like this.

Ceriana (Sphiximorpha) breviscapa

WendyEM wrote:

Yesterday

or saw fly mimic of wasp ?

Ceriana (Sphiximorpha) breviscapa

DiBickers wrote:

Yesterday

I think this is more likely to be the larva of a parasitiod fly. Among other possibilities, an example known to target spiders are the Small-headed Flies in Family Acroceridae. I don’t think anyone will be able to identify it beyond Order-level though unfortunately.

Diptera (order)