Mazon Creek ID’s

[Rob Russell]

Hey Folks,

 

Here are a few whatsits from yesterday’s hunt. 

 

First, my gut tells me plant material?

 

[Rob Russell]

Second I wonder if it’s possibly Escumasia?

[Rob Russell]

Lastly, I’m not sure if it’s identifiable. 

 

[Rob Russell]

[Rob Russell]

Thanks for the look, folks!

[Mark Kmiecik]

First one is most probably plant material, but I can't ID beyond that. The second may be Escumasia, but normally I would like to see more than just a fragment for positive ID. The third will probably remain a mystery unless you can find defining structure under magnification. Unfortunately the photo is not crisp enough to show detail when magnified. Nice finds regardless, and your freeze/thaw technique is working well.

[Rob Russell]

1 hour ago, Mark Kmiecik said:

First one is most probably plant material, but I can't ID beyond that. The second may be Escumasia, but normally I would like to see more than just a fragment for positive ID. The third will probably remain a mystery unless you can find defining structure under magnification. Unfortunately the photo is not crisp enough to show detail when magnified. Nice finds regardless, and your freeze/thaw technique is working well.

Thanks for taking the time to reply, Mark! I appreciate your help!

[Rob Russell]

So after noticing what appeared to be a noticeable pattern on the specimen in the photo I posted above (it’s not very noticeable) I’ve added four new pictures. They’re all separate photos. I just want to be sure this isn’t a wing before I lay it to rest in my mind. The new pictures pick up on it much better.  It still may be plant material. I just was hoping to be certain. Thanks for the new look!  

[Mark Kmiecik]

1 hour ago, Rob Russell said:

So after noticing what appeared to be a noticeable pattern on the specimen in the photo I posted above (it’s not very noticeable) I’ve added four new pictures. They’re all separate photos. I just want to be sure this isn’t a wing before I lay it to rest in my mind. The new pictures pick up on it much better.  It still may be plant material. I just was hoping to be certain. Thanks for the new look!

The thought crossed my mind when I first saw it. It does and it doesn't look like one. I'm looking for some defining feature and don't see any, but that only means I don't see them, not that they aren't there. Someone more experienced with MC insects may see something I don't.