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Ichneumon Wasp - Cryptus albitarsis - female
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Ichneumon Wasp - Cryptus albitarsis - Female
Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, USA
July 28, 2014
I know this can't be identified down to genus, but I'd appreciate if anyone could tell me what Family it fits into. It looks like it might me a Braconid Wasp or Ichneumon Wasp, and a female? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks!
Contributed by Kelly Fiegle on 16 January, 2015 - 4:59am
Last updated 12 March, 2018 - 3:02pm

Moved
Moved from Ichneumon Wasps.
… Bob Zuparko, 12 March, 2018 - 3:02pm

Moved for expert attention
Moved from ID Request.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 16 January, 2015 - 6:35am

 
Thank you!
Thank you all so much for your help! I understand that these wasps are very difficult to identify from photos, and I'm delighted you were able to suggest a probable genus/species for this girl.
… Kelly Fiegle, 16 January, 2015 - 4:16pm

Ichneumonid
The wing venation isn't really clear but it seems to have an areolet with more than three sides so it is an Ich. If I had to guess at a genus, I would go with Cryptus

something near this?
… twiztedminds, 16 January, 2015 - 5:43am

 
Yes - Cryptus albitarsis (female)…
See reference here.
… Ross Hill, 16 January, 2015 - 8:00am

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