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Ichneumon Wasp
Labium sp.
-37.9012, 145.308
Field Notes
Description:
This wasp was about 20 mm long with yellow markings on thorax and head. Scutellum was yellow as were parts of the legs. The abdomen was an amber colour and slightly dorso-ventrally flattened. Wings were clear.
Habitat:
Spotted feeding off Kunzea flowers.
Notes:
My thanks to Tony D for identifying the genus and for the following information
"Beautiful wasp! Features of note for Labium are the large hind claws, ovipositor just barely projecting in females (as seen here), antennae more or less semi-clavate, and head longish below eyes (shown in third pic)." <br>
This species is said to attack solitary bees especially Halictidae, where they consume the host egg or larva. The developmental cycle is completed on the stored pollen. <br>
https://sites.google.com/site/insectsoftasmaniahymenoptera2/suborder-ap…
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