Ichneumonidae (family)

Unidentified ichneumon wasp at Hughes, ACT

Ichneumonidae (family) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Jun 2022
Ichneumonidae (family) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Jun 2022
Ichneumonidae (family) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Jun 2022
Ichneumonidae (family) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Jun 2022
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Identification history

Ichneumonidae (family) 8 Dec 2022 SimoneC
Unidentified 11 Jun 2022 LisaH

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User's notes

I gathered the cocoon (photo 4) in early March for safe keeping. When I checked some weeks later, I found this wasp in the bottom of the container. I believe the wasp parasitsed the cocoon, but am keeping the cocoon just in case. (unfortunately, the wasp carcass blew away while I was attempting to photograph it).

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 3 Jun 2022 10:55 AM Recorded on
  • LisaH Recorded by

Additional information

  • Moth cocoon Associated Insect
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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