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Ichneumon Wasps

Oxytorus sp.

Photo by LuckyLogan
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Found inside the bark of a dead tree

Notes:

Many were found under the bark, but not in a cluster.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
ForestDragon
Beautiful wasp! Perhaps Hoplismenus morulus? Oxytorus seems to have more translucent amber wings. Leg coloration looks a bit different as well. http://bugguide.net/node/view/676828

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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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PublishedMay 5, 2014

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