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Braconid Wasp

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

Yellow and black wasp with banded wings, about 1 cm in length. Family Braconidae.

Habitat:

Came to an ultraviolet light in the garden, San Cristobal de Las Casas, 2,200 meters.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
John La Salle
Yes that last picture is a little better. I think we can safely call it a braconid.
LaurenZarate
Thank you John, I guess not very good wing venation pictures? I added a 6th picture which might help?
John La Salle
Either Braconidae or Ichneumonidae. I am guessing braconid - but I am not completely sure.

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PublishedAugust 17, 2013

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