Yellow Tipped Darwin Wasp Ichneumon stramentor England (FM A1)

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Hymenoptera, sub-family Ichneumonidae first named by Rasnitsyn, 1981

Colour: Overall colour black. Legs have yellow bands. The female has entirely yellow first and second segments on the abdomen with a yellow spot at the tip. Wings are semi-transparent with black veins.

Size: Body length 13-18mm, Wingspan 10-20mm

Comments & Applications:  A widespread parasitic wasp of moth pupae. Frequents hedge and rodsides. Rarely offered for sale.

This weird wasp is a nice addition to any entomological reference collection, especially British insect collections. Also useful for educational purposes, fine art, and macro photography.

Format: Supplied Papered/unmounted wings/legs folded/closed requires relaxing and setting

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