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Ichneumon Wasp

Pimplinae sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

Tiny orange insect with black and blue wings. Do not recall exact size, but definitely under 2/3 inch long.

Habitat:

Beltzville State Park. Open woodlands into meadow near large 7 mile long lake.

Notes:

Need more specific ID if possible.

Reference Links:

Ichneumon Wasps - Pimplinae Photo Gallery by Tom Murray at pbase.com

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Carol Snow Milne
When I find these lost spots that are more than 8 months old, I can't remember much. I must buy a Bug Journal for my adventures. Thanks again Eric.
Carol Snow Milne
Thanks Eric. I have never seen this particular ichneumon wasp before. Only one photo and it flew off. But it is a unique view. Not macro. (cropped)
BugEric
Probably an ichneumon. Not the one I thought is was (Trogus pennator), given that yours is "tiny."

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PublishedMarch 24, 2013

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