Yellow ichneumon wasp Xanthopimpla punctata Indonesia (FM)

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Hymenoptera, sub-family Ichneumonidae first named by Fabricius in 1781

Colour: Overall colour yellow, black stripes/spots on thorax and abdomen. Female has long straight black ovipositor.

Size: Body length 14-20mm, Wingspan 20-28mm

Comments & Applications:  A large tropical parasitic wasp of moth and butterfly larvae/pupae. Seldom offered for sale. This weird wasp is a nice addition to any entomological reference collection. Also useful for educational purposes, fine art, and macro photography.

Format: Supplied Papered/unmounted requires relaxing and setting

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