Wasp? - Opheltes glaucopterus

Similar found in Bristol, UK

I have found a bug similar in Bristol, UK. It has the same bulging of the head and the abdomen that is thicker at the end, also the long antenna and color is close to identical. Being a n00b I just hope it doesn't sting me.

… Richard, 15 August, 2013 - 7:46pm

Moved

Moved from Ichneumon Wasps. A new subfamily for BugGuide, let alone subspecies!

… Charley Eiseman, 28 September, 2009 - 2:19am

Opheltes glaucopterus barberi

Subfamily Ctenopelmatinae, tribe Perilissini. Parasite of Cimbex americana. Note the inflated (i.e. bulging) temples.

… Bob Carlson, 27 September, 2009 - 10:49pm

Ichneumon Wasp

Most likely a Netelia sp. Distantly related to Ophioninae, these large nocturnal Wasps have nowadays their own subfamily (Neteliinae).

… Richard Vernier, 30 August, 2007 - 9:03am

Thank you Richard

for pointing me in the right direction. First time seeing the swollen area behind eye, like ear muffs.

Gary

… Gary Kessler, 30 August, 2007 - 9:31am