Stiromesostenus sp. (genus)

An ichneumon wasp at Florey, ACT

Stiromesostenus sp. (genus) at Florey, ACT - 28 Oct 2023
Stiromesostenus sp. (genus) at Florey, ACT - 28 Oct 2023
Stiromesostenus sp. (genus) at Florey, ACT - 28 Oct 2023
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Stiromesostenus sp. (genus) 31 Jul 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Stiromesostenus sp. (genus) 21 Jul 2024 KorinneM
Ichneumonidae (family) 15 Jul 2024 KorinneM

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KorinneM wrote:
   21 Jul 2024
From iNat:

realamata suggested an ID
Stiromesostenus
Genus Stiromesostenus
a member of Ichneumonid Wasps Family Ichneumonidae
Orange body and black head with white centred antennae and white marks on the compound eyes are key features of the Stiromesostenus genus.

simon__taylor suggested an ID
Stiromesostenus
Genus Stiromesostenus
a member of Ichneumonid Wasps Family Ichneumonidae
It's more the tiny areolet with 3r-m absent. Not all Stiromesostenus species are orange.

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