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Ichneumonid Parasitoid Wasp

Exenterus sp.

Photo by KenCheeks
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Field Notes

Description:

This genus (Exenterus) of parasitic ichneumon wasp feeds on the larvae of Diprionidae, which are conifer-feeding sawflies.

Habitat:

This one was attracted to a porch light at the edge of a deciduous hardwood forest in Edgefield County, SC.

Notes:

Thanks to Bob Carlson at BugGuide.net for his identification assistance.

Reference Links:

Genus Exenterus - BugGuide.Net

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