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Enicospilus purgatus
Large, brownish-orange stingless wasp. "Horse head" shape pattern in upper wing veins confirms it is an Ichneumon wasp. I'm assuming this is Enicospilus purgatus, but I am aware that Ichneumon wasps are notorious for having look-alikes! Any ID corrections are welcome!
On my mothing sheet/porch lights near overgrown back yard and mixed hardwood forest.
Ichneumon wasps are known parasitize other insects and their larvae.
Wing venation is a bit different, indicating the related genus Ophion. I'm not sure if a decent key to US species exists.
Spotted on Jul 29, 2017
Submitted on Jul 30, 2017
