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Armored Crypt Wasp

C⁠ryptus armator

Photo by arne.roysland
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Field Notes

Description:

The parasitic wasp belongs to the family Ichneumonidae. The head and thorax is black. The abdomen is reddish-brown. Antennae without white ring. Red legs, with black hind tibiae.

Habitat:

Found on flowers, trees and shrubs in the forest.

Notes:

Norwegian name: Darwinveps

Reference Links:

Cryptus armator Fabricius 1804-Encyclopedia of Life, Cryptus armator

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