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White spotted Ichneumon
Echthromorpha intricatoria
-37.6682, 145.742
Field Notes
Description:
A freshly ecloded specimen with it's wings and antennae still a bit wrinkly. <br> This male is about 30mm long. <br> The body is mostly black with cream or white spots on the sides of the abdomen. Antennae and legs are orange.
Habitat:
In a distant national park with wet southern beech forests. Yarra Ranges NP.
Notes:
It cannot sting, does not build nests, and is harmless to humans. <br> The female injects eggs into pupae of moths and butterflies particularly Nymphalidae. <br>
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMarch 30, 2021
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