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Ichneuman Wasp(Female)

Netelia sp.

Habitat:

Backyard.

1 Species ID Suggestions

BugEric
BugEric 10 years ago
Ichneumon wasp (female)
Netelia sp. Bug Eric: Wasp Wednesday: Netelia


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6 Comments

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 10 years ago

The huge eyes are also an indication.....

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 10 years ago

Thank you so much, Jellis!! Does look like that for sure.

Jellis
Jellis 10 years ago

right now I can't research it but it looks definitely a parasitic wasp

Jellis
Jellis 10 years ago

Try this family Ophioninae

Jellis
Jellis 10 years ago

Looks like it's related to the one I posted.
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/268...
Not the exact same but probably in the same family.
Was there sand or soil where you found it?

HemaShah
Spotted by
HemaShah

Concord, California, USA

Spotted on Jun 11, 2013
Submitted on Jun 11, 2013

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