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Strange Orange Wasp - Ophion
Copyright © 2008 cwhit1

Strange Orange Wasp - Ophion
Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, USA
September 19, 2008
Seen under a street light at night.
Contributed by cwhit1 on 21 February, 2009 - 3:51pm
Last updated 22 February, 2009 - 9:50pm

Strange Orange Wasp
I'm no expert but try the family Ichneumon. I have one very similar to yours in Oregon.
… Peter Devereaux, 21 February, 2009 - 5:36pm

 
Ichneumon ID
See Ophion
… Tim Loh, 21 February, 2009 - 5:45pm

 
Thank you!
Thanks to both of you for your help!
… cwhit1, 21 February, 2009 - 7:09pm

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