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Wasp

Photo by auntnance123
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Field Notes

Habitat:

spotted on screened porch

Species ID Suggestions

Giant ichneumon wasp

Megarhyssa sp.

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Latimeria
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Comments (2)
auntnance123
I'm sure we're on the right track but I can't seem to find this one in particular. The wings are iridescent black with a transparent bar and the eyes are lightly colored, as opposed to near transparent wings and black eyes.
Latimeria
It looks like it might be a giant ichneumon, but I'm not completely sure. As I look more, I'm less convinced it's Megarhyssa, but check out other wasps in the family Ichneumonidae and that might get you closer.
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PublishedMay 29, 2011

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