Ichneumon - Therion - Ogle County, Illinois, USA June 2, 2012 Size: 17mm
Have you seen me? This wasp has a very distinctive bouncing flight in the understory - the yellow antennae and yellow legs really stand out in the shadows - and the black body and wings become invisible. It's and uncanny effect, and if you've ever seen one you'll never forget it! I see no evidence of an ovipositor, so I'm assuming it's a male. Thanks for any help.
Images of this individual: tag all Contributed by Bruce Marlin on 3 June, 2012 - 5:57pm Last updated 30 September, 2020 - 11:46pm |